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“Wal-Mart hires average people but squeezes above average performance and results out of them.” quote by Michael Bergdahl
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“Wal-Mart hires average people but squeezes above average performance and results out of them.”

Michael Bergdahl

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.

Key Takeaway

Leverage talent by setting high standards.

Themes

management performance motivation

Mood

critical analytical

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • corporate training
  • sales targets
  • project teams

Key Concepts

organizational behavior leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can high performance be balanced with wellbeing?
  • What incentives sustain effort?
A Different Perspective

Risk of burnout and exploitation.

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