Jobs Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“No one ever lost his job by listening too much.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1924
Listening too much never leads to job loss; being attentive is safe.
In simple terms: Listening doesn’t cause job loss.
Listen more, fear less.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- client negotiations
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much should you listen before acting?
- When is silence more powerful?
Over‑listening can hinder decision‑making.