Any Quote by Charles Duhigg
“Typically, when there are corporate habits that undermine individuals, it has emerged without any sort of central planning. Nobody sits down and says, 'I'm going to create an evil habit for this corporation.'”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, 2012
Corporate habits arise organically, not by deliberate design, often harming individuals unintentionally.
In simple terms: Bad habits form without planning.
Key Takeaway
Identify and reshape unnoticed corporate habits.
Themes
organizational behavior
culture
unintended consequences
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
business
psychological
When to use this quote
- workplace policy
- employee wellbeing
- management training
- process redesign
Key Concepts
systems thinking
behavioral economics
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden habits affect you?
- How can you influence corporate culture?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched habits can meet resistance.
