Action Quote by Andy Hertzfeld
“Scotty heard that I was thinking about quitting Apple because of his actions, so he called me into his office and asked what it would take for me to stay? I said, maybe if I could work on the Mac project, which Steve had just taken over from Jef Raskin.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s Apple History Podcast, 2020
A manager’s willingness to negotiate role changes can retain talent and align passions.
In simple terms: Negotiation can keep employees.
Key Takeaway
Seek roles that match your interests.
Themes
career negotiation
retention
alignment
communication
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- performance reviews
- career planning
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
motivation
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you propose to make a role more appealing?
- How do you demonstrate value to a manager?
A Different Perspective
Not all managers have flexibility.
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