People Quote by Lee Iacocca
“Any supervisor worth his salt would rather deal with people who attempt too much than with those who try too little.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leaders Speak, 1995
A good supervisor prefers ambitious over lazy staff, valuing effort.
In simple terms: Leaders value effort over lack of effort.
Encourage and reward ambition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- career development
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ambition and well‑being?
- What incentives foster healthy effort?
Ambition can lead to burnout if unchecked.