Anger Quote by Kim Malone Scott
““As you probably know, for every piece of subpar work you accept, for every missed deadline you let slip, you begin to feel resentment and then anger. You no longer just think the work is bad: you think the person is bad. This makes it harder to have an even-keeled conversation. You start to avoid talking to the person at all.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott, 2017
Repeated exposure to low-quality work builds resentment, turning criticism of work into criticism of the person, which harms communication.
In simple terms: Bad work leads to personal attacks and strained talks.
Key Takeaway
Address issues early, separate work from person.
Themes
work quality
resentment
communication
leadership
Mood
reflective
constructive
Type
leadership
management
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- project deadlines
Key Concepts
psychological projection
conflict escalation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep feedback work-focused?
- What habits prevent resentment buildup?
A Different Perspective
People may rationalize anger, ignoring root causes.
![“There was no civility, there was no sophistication, there was nothing but raw resentment and anger on the part of the Hillary [Clinton] campaign staff.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f64/rush-limbaugh-28_campaigns_there-was-no-civility-there-was-no-sophi_951099.jpg)
