Bed Quote by Ricardo Semler
“A high percentage of organisations develop a military rationale, whereby only a very small number of people make all of the decisions. There is little wonder, then, that people aren't keen to get out of bed and come to work on a Monday morning.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven-Day Weekend by Ricardo Semler, 1992
Decision‑making is concentrated in a tiny elite, leading to disengaged staff and low morale.
In simple terms: Few decide, many suffer.
Key Takeaway
Distribute authority to boost engagement.
Themes
leadership
engagement
hierarchy
Mood
frustrated
disillusioned
Type
practical
advisory
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project planning
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
organizational design
employee motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you empower more voices?
- What risks arise from decentralizing decisions?
A Different Perspective
Too many decisions can cause chaos without clear guidance.
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