Best man Quote by Marcus Buckingham
“Remember the Golden Rule? "Treat people as you would like to be treated." The best managers break the Golden Rule every day. They would say don't treat people as you would like to be treated. This presupposes that everyone breathes the same psychological oxygen as you. For example, if you are competitive, everyone must be similarly competitive. If you like to be praised in public, everyone else must, too. Everyone must share your hatred of micromanagement.”
About This Quote
The quote critiques assuming others share your preferences, urging managers to recognize individual differences instead of imposing personal standards.
In simple terms: Don’t assume everyone thinks like you.
Key Takeaway
Treat people based on their own needs.
Themes
leadership
empathy
individuality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- conflict resolution
- employee onboarding
Key Concepts
psychology
management
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discover each team member’s true motivations?
- What assumptions might you be making about others?
A Different Perspective
People may resist if treated according to your own preferences.
