Being Quote by Mike Quigley
“When they talk about my job being important, I say, 'The important jobs are the ones that you'd notice if you left for a week.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Corporate Leadership Forum, 2018
He claims important jobs are those missed when absent for a week.
In simple terms: Important jobs are evident by their impact when missing.
Value roles that have noticeable influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team management
- project oversight
- critical tasks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which roles are truly indispensable?
- How does absence reveal importance?
Some crucial work is behind‑the‑scenes.