Blame Quote by Frank I. Luntz
““Blame yourself when things go wrong, and give credit to others when things go right. The process of giving other people credit is what it takes to build a team.” Sandberg, one of America’s great team builders, knows exactly what it takes to win.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Conference, 2015
Effective teamwork requires owning mistakes and celebrating others’ successes, fostering trust and collaboration.
In simple terms: Take responsibility and praise teammates.
Key Takeaway
Own errors, credit others.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
accountability
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- project management
- sports teams
- corporate culture
Key Concepts
psychology of motivation
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑criticism with confidence?
- What practices encourage genuine credit‑giving?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic issues that affect performance.
