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“I've always strived to maintain a very healthy, friendly working situation, and lo and behold, it only took forty years, so the next sixty are looking bright. You're dealing with human beings on the cutting edge, and there's bound to be tension. You have to be make room for that, and you can't be…” quote by John Lydon
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“I've always strived to maintain a very healthy, friendly working situation, and lo and behold, it only took forty years, so the next sixty are looking bright. You're dealing with human beings on the cutting edge, and there's bound to be tension. You have to be make room for that, and you can't be too unreasonable, because that's everybody else's role.”

John Lydon

About This Quote

A healthy workplace requires balancing tension with tolerance; long‑term success depends on allowing conflict while staying reasonable.

In simple terms: Balance tension and fairness for lasting workplace health.

Key Takeaway

Tension is inevitable; manage it with reasonable expectations.

Themes

leadership workplace culture conflict resolution

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice observation

When to use this quote

  • company mergers
  • creative teams
  • high‑stress projects

Key Concepts

organizational psychology human dynamics

Practical Applications

  • Set clear conflict guidelines
  • Promote open dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits should be set on workplace tension?
  • How do you measure ‘reasonable’ in a team?
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