Exciting Quote by Charles Handy
“A good team is a great place to be, exciting, stimulating, supportive, successful. A bad team is horrible, a sort of human prison.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Age of Paradox by Charles Handy, 1995
A supportive, energizing team fuels growth, while a toxic team feels imprisoning and demotivating.
In simple terms: Good teams uplift; bad teams trap.
Key Takeaway
Choose or build supportive environments.
Themes
teamwork
culture
motivation
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- sports teams
- study groups
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a team feel like a prison?
- How can you improve a struggling team?
A Different Perspective
Toxic environments can also be hard to leave, limiting options.
