Attitude Quote by Megan Smith
“Google is a place filled with open-minded, innovative people from all over the world. It's a fun place to work, and it's a place where different kinds of skills come together. As we grew from a startup, I remember our founders saying that people don't want us to change our culture, but we need to keep making it better. It's an attitude: "We are the ones we've been waiting for." Silicon Valley in general, tech in general, means using technology to solve big problems in the world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech Conference, 2015, Google Leadership Talk
A vibrant, inclusive culture thrives on diverse talent and continuous improvement, encouraging people to become their own change agents.
In simple terms: Open, diverse culture drives innovation and self‑empowerment.
Key Takeaway
Foster collaboration and evolve culture proactively.
Themes
culture
innovation
diversity
leadership
empowerment
Mood
enthusiastic
inspired
optimistic
Type
leadership
motivational
organizational
When to use this quote
- Hiring
- team building
- product development
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
Organizational behavior
change management
human capital
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep culture alive as you grow?
- What practices sustain innovation?
A Different Perspective
Maintaining culture while scaling can dilute values.
