Admire Quote by David Ogilvy
“We admire people who work hard, who are objective and thorough. We detest office politicians, toadies, bullies, and pompous asses. We abhor ruthlessness. The way up our ladder is open to everybody. In promoting people to top jobs, we are influenced as much by their character as anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Confessions of an Advertising Man, 1963
Hard work, objectivity, and integrity are valued; office politics, bullying, and ruthlessness are condemned; promotion should consider character.
In simple terms: Values hard work and integrity; rejects politics.
Key Takeaway
Promote based on character, not politics.
Themes
integrity
hard work
politics
leadership
Mood
critical
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- hiring decisions
- team building
- career advancement
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
ethical leadership
character assessment
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess character fairly?
- What safeguards prevent political bias in promotions?
A Different Perspective
Character judgments can be subjective.
