Built Quote by Jamie Dimon
“We have built a very good company, and we're proud of it. We also recognize that much of it has been built on the shoulders of the thousands of employees and leaders who have worked here before us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Letter, Jamie Dimon, 2020
The company’s success rests on the contributions of many past employees and leaders whose foundations support current achievements.
In simple terms: Success builds on past workers’ foundations.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and build on past contributions.
Themes
leadership
legacy
gratitude
teamwork
Mood
respectful
inspirational
Type
business
reflective
When to use this quote
- employee recognition programs
- leadership development
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
organizational memory
culture building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor legacy while fostering new ideas?
- What practices keep institutional knowledge alive?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on past may hinder innovation.
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