Motivation Quote by Lee J. Colan
““Without a compelling cause, our employees are just putting in time. Their minds might be engaged, but their hearts are not. Meaning precedes motivation.””
About This Quote
Source Business Book: The Power of Purpose, Lee J. Colan, 2020
Employees need meaningful purpose; without it, they work without heart, reducing true motivation.
In simple terms: Purpose drives motivation more than time spent.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate clear purpose at work.
Themes
purpose
motivation
engagement
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- company vision statements
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose resonates with your team?
- How can you align tasks with that purpose?
A Different Perspective
Purpose alone may not fix systemic issues.
