Employee Quote by Jack Welch
“When employees underperform, a leader tells them so.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Talk, Jack Welch, 2005
A leader must give direct feedback when team members fail to meet expectations.
In simple terms: Leaders should tell underperformers when they’re falling short.
Provide clear, timely feedback to improve performance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- project debriefs
- one‑on‑one talks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What’s the best way to give tough feedback?
- How can you support improvement after criticism?
Feedback can demotivate if not delivered constructively.