Courage Quote by Patrick Lencioni
““I knew that these people were not idiots, so the only thing I could attribute their insane response to was a profound lack of courage and intellectual integrity.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni, 2002
People may act irrationally when they lack courage and integrity, leading to poor decisions and blame.
In simple terms: Lack of courage and integrity causes bad actions.
Cultivate courage and honesty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model courage in your team?
- What structures support integrity?
Assumes all failures stem from personal flaws, ignoring systemic issues.