End Quote by Paul Polman
“I say to a lot of people you have to measure success in terms of progress, not in terms of end state.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Forum, 2018
Success should be judged by ongoing improvement rather than a final outcome.
In simple terms: Measure progress, not just results.
Key Takeaway
Focus on continuous growth.
Themes
growth
measurement
leadership
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- project management
- personal development
- team performance
Key Concepts
continuous improvement
performance metrics
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you track meaningful progress?
- What metrics truly reflect success?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be hard to quantify and may overlook quality.
