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“People quit managers, not jobs.” quote by Marcus Buckingham
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“People quit managers, not jobs.”

Marcus Buckingham

About This Quote

Source Book: First, Break All the Rules, 1999

Employees leave managers, not jobs, because leadership quality directly impacts job satisfaction and retention.

In simple terms: People quit bosses, not positions.

Key Takeaway

Improve managerial skills.

Themes

leadership employee retention workplace culture

Mood

analytical motivational

Type

business advisory

When to use this quote

  • performance reviews
  • team meetings
  • career coaching
  • HR policies

Key Concepts

management theory psychology of work

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a manager effective?
  • How can organizations support managers?
A Different Perspective

Good managers are not the only factor in turnover.

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