Bases Quote by Mary B. Harris
“... an institution cannot be run progressively on a basis of fear.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Institutional Reform, 2019
Institutions cannot progress if they rely on fear; fear stifles growth.
In simple terms: Fear hinders institutional progress.
Key Takeaway
Promote trust over intimidation.
Themes
leadership
institution
fear
Mood
cautious
inspirational
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- managing teams
- policy making
- educational reform
Key Concepts
psychology of fear
organizational change
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives to fear can drive change?
- How can leaders build confidence?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be a temporary motivator but unsustainable.
![“I left that church with rich and royal hatred of the priest as a person, and a loathing for the church as an institution, and I vowed that I would never go inside a church again. [Eugene V. Debs, describing his teenage reaction to a hellfire lecture by a priest]” quote by Eugene V. Debs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/434/eugene-v-debs-7814_church_i-left-that-church-with-rich-and-royal-h_71485.jpg)
