Business Quote by Margaret Heffernan
“Companies don't have ideas. Only people do. And what motivates people are the bonds of loyalty and trust they develop around each other.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, 2018
Ideas stem from individuals; collective loyalty and trust inspire innovation and action.
In simple terms: People, not companies, generate ideas; trust fuels them.
Cultivate trust to unlock ideas.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- startup brainstorming
- corporate culture
- community projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build trust in a new team?
- What resources are needed after trust is established?
Trust alone cannot guarantee ideas without resources.