Character Quote by Joe Lonsdale
“A deep concern of mine is that leaders in the technology sector have not developed a culture that insists upon courage, honor, duty, and humility - what we might call a culture of virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2020 Tech Leadership Conference, Keynote by Joe Lonsdale
Tech leaders often lack a shared ethic of courage, honor, duty, and humility, which limits societal impact and long‑term trust.
In simple terms: Missing virtue in tech reduces trust and impact.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a culture of virtue in your organization.
Themes
leadership
ethics
technology
culture
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup teams
- product development
- policy making
- corporate governance
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embed humility in high‑growth environments?
- What concrete practices reinforce honor and duty?
A Different Perspective
Balancing profit motives with virtue can be challenging.
