Culture Quote by Ed Catmull
““Every morning, as I walk into Pixar Animation Studios—past the twenty-foot-high sculpture of Luxo Jr., our friendly desk lamp mascot, through the double doors and into a spectacular glass-ceilinged atrium where a man-sized Buzz Lightyear and Woody, made entirely of Lego bricks, stand at attention, up the stairs past sketches and paintings of the characters that have populated our fourteen films—I am struck by the unique culture that defines this place. Although I’ve made this walk thousands of times, it never gets old.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Pixar Annual Meeting, Ed Catmull, 2015
Repeated exposure to inspiring surroundings reinforces a company's unique culture and fuels ongoing enthusiasm.
In simple terms: Seeing art daily keeps culture alive.
Key Takeaway
Notice and cherish daily inspirations.
Themes
culture
inspiration
creativity
Mood
appreciative
enthusiastic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- office tours
- creative brainstorming sessions
- new employee orientation
- team-building events
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
environmental psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your workspace inspire you?
- What rituals keep culture vibrant?
A Different Perspective
Routine can become stale without intentional reflection on its meaning.
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