Ricardo Semler Quotes
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The era of using people as production tools is coming to an end. Participation is infinitely more complex to practice than conventional corporate unilateralism, just…
Afford
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There is no contest between the company that buys the grudging compliance of its work force and the company that enjoys the enterprising participation of…
Buys
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Only two things grow for the sake of growth: businesses and tumors.
Businesses
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The purpose of work is not to make money. The purpose of work is to make the workers, whether working stiffs or top executives, feel…
Executives
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I believe no one can afford, endure or can stomach leaving half a life in the parking lot when she or he goes to work.…
Afford
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If we do not let people do things the way they do, we will never know what they are really capable of and they will…
Boarding
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Human nature demands recognition. Without it, people lose their sense of purpose and become dissatisfied, restless, and unproductive.
Demand
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We have absolute trust in our employees. In fact, we are partners with them.
Absolute
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Bill Gore from Goretex was a very strong influence because he was one of the first larger companies to experiment with freedom in the workplace.
Bill
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Growth and profit are a product of how people work together.
Growth
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People are too keen to follow standard preconceptions of how organisations should work. All too often, we feel that we are unable to make changes…
Aim
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No-one works for money alone and tapping into what people want from their careers and what they have to offer is essential.
Alone
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People are responsible adults at home. Why do we suddenly transform them into adolescents with no freedom when they reach the workplace?
Adolescent
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Once employees feel challenged, invigorated and productive, their efforts will naturally translate into profit and growth for the organisation.
Challenged
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The key to management is to get rid of the managers.
Get Rid
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The key to getting work done on time is to stop wearing a watch.
Getting Work
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The best way to invest corporate profits is to give them to the employees.
Best
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The purpose of work is to make the worker - whether a working stiff or a CEO - feel good about life.
Ceo
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