Beings Quote by Laszlo Bock
““Human beings are complicated, thorny, messy things. But those unquantifiable qualities are also what make magic happen.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 interview with Laszlo Bock, former Google SVP of People Operations
Human complexity and irrationality are sources of creativity and unexpected breakthroughs
In simple terms: Messy human traits fuel innovation
Key Takeaway
Embrace ambiguity to unlock breakthroughs
Themes
creativity
innovation
human nature
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team building
- product design
- leadership
- problem solving
Key Concepts
psychology
complexity
emergent phenomena
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel messy traits product?
- When does complexity hinder progress?
A Different Perspective
Not all messy traits are beneficial; they can cause conflict
