Ricardo Semler Quotes

18 quotes in 254 categories

• 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
• 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
• Only two things grow for the sake of growth: businesses and tumors. Businesses
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Human nature demands recognition. Without it, people lose their sense of purpose and become dissatisfied, restless, and unproductive. Demand
• We have absolute trust in our employees. In fact, we are partners with them. Absolute
• 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
• Growth and profit are a product of how people work together. Growth
• 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
• No-one works for money alone and tapping into what people want from their careers and what they have to offer is essential. Alone
• People are responsible adults at home. Why do we suddenly transform them into adolescents with no freedom when they reach the workplace? Adolescent
• Once employees feel challenged, invigorated and productive, their efforts will naturally translate into profit and growth for the organisation. Challenged
• The key to management is to get rid of the managers. Get Rid
• The key to getting work done on time is to stop wearing a watch. Getting Work
• The best way to invest corporate profits is to give them to the employees. Best
• 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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