Away Quote by John Key
“Moral persuasion over a period of time makes a difference, but we shouldn't be naive to think that just because we raise it in a meeting it will make all those problems go away. It won't and it doesn't.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, New Zealand Prime Minister, 2014
Long‑term moral persuasion can influence attitudes, but merely raising issues in meetings won’t automatically solve them.
In simple terms: Moral persuasion needs more than a single meeting to be effective.
Key Takeaway
Combine persuasion with concrete actions and follow‑up.
Themes
ethics
communication
leadership
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- public forums
- organizational change
- policy debates
Key Concepts
behavioral change
policy implementation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure ideas discussed become actionable?
- What follow‑up mechanisms reinforce moral arguments?
A Different Perspective
Ideas may be ignored without actionable steps and accountability.
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