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Dreams Quote by Peter M. Senge

“In the presence of greatness, pettiness disappears. In the absence of a great dream, pettiness prevails.” quote by Peter M. Senge
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““In the presence of greatness, pettiness disappears. In the absence of a great dream, pettiness prevails.””

Peter M. Senge

About This Quote

Source Book: The Fifth Discipline, Peter M. Senge, 1990

Great ambitions suppress trivial concerns, while lack of vision allows petty behavior to dominate.

In simple terms: Vision reduces pettiness; lack of vision invites it.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a compelling vision.

Themes

leadership vision pettiness motivation

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

leadership philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • strategic planning
  • personal goal setting

Key Concepts

systems thinking goal setting organizational culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • What vision can you create to inspire higher purpose?
  • How does pettiness manifest in your daily life?
A Different Perspective

Without a clear purpose, small conflicts can become overwhelming.

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