Work done Quote by Jason Fried
““That’s the great irony of letting passionate people work from home. A manager’s natural instinct is to worry about his workers not getting enough work done, but the real threat is that too much will likely get done. And because the manager isn’t sitting across from his worker anymore, he can’t look in the person’s eyes and see burnout.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Remote: Office Not Required, 2013
Managers fear both under‑ and over‑productivity when teams work remotely; the real risk is burnout from excessive output without visual cues.
In simple terms: Remote work can cause hidden burnout.
Key Takeaway
Monitor workload and maintain personal connections.
Themes
remote work
management
burnout
Mood
cautious
concerned
Type
leadership
advice
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project deadlines
- employee wellbeing
Key Concepts
productivity
trust
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can managers detect burnout without micromanaging?
- What practices sustain healthy remote productivity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑monitoring can stifle autonomy and trust.
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