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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.” quote by Margaret Heffernan
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“Companies don't have ideas. Only people do. And what motivates people are the bonds of loyalty and trust they develop around each other.”

Margaret Heffernan

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate trust to unlock ideas.

Themes

leadership trust innovation

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • startup brainstorming
  • corporate culture
  • community projects

Key Concepts

social capital motivation team dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you build trust in a new team?
  • What resources are needed after trust is established?
A Different Perspective

Trust alone cannot guarantee ideas without resources.

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