Above average Quote by Michael Bergdahl
“Wal-Mart hires average people but squeezes above average performance and results out of them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New One Minute Manager, Michael Bergdahl, 2008
Companies hire average workers but push them to exceed expectations, extracting high performance.
In simple terms: Employers squeeze top results from average staff.
Leverage talent by setting high standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate training
- sales targets
- project teams
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can high performance be balanced with wellbeing?
- What incentives sustain effort?
Risk of burnout and exploitation.