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“In our family business, the Edelman children must earn their way - there were and will be no promises without performance and leadership. That may lead to some skinned knees, but it is certainly the best way to learn life lessons.” quote by Richard Edelman
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“In our family business, the Edelman children must earn their way - there were and will be no promises without performance and leadership. That may lead to some skinned knees, but it is certainly the best way to learn life lessons.”

Richard Edelman

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Source Speech: Edelman Family Business Conference, 2020

Performance and leadership are required for advancement; promises are earned, not given.

In simple terms: Earned promises through performance.

Key Takeaway

Focus on performance, not entitlement.

Themes

leadership meritocracy family business

Mood

serious determined

Type

professional advisory

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • family expectations
  • team management

Key Concepts

organizational behavior ethical leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance support with accountability?
  • What metrics define performance?
A Different Perspective

May create high pressure and fear of failure.

3.8 out of 5 (10 ratings)

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