Care Quote by Stewart D. Friedman
“My research and practice indicates that people need to be doing work they love and to love the work they do. They need to feel that their efforts matter for the people and causes about which they really care. Further, they need to be doing work with people they respect and enjoy. Finally, they need to feel free to choose where, when and how it all gets done. It's not easy to put these conditions in place, but it is certainly possible to do so, as I have seen and shown in my work in organizations and communities using the Total Leadership approach.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Total Leadership by Stewart D. Friedman, 2014
People thrive when work aligns with passion, purpose, relationships, and autonomy, creating meaning and impact.
In simple terms: Work should match what you love, care about, who you respect, and give you freedom.
Key Takeaway
Align work with passion, purpose, relationships, and autonomy.
Themes
purpose
autonomy
relationships
meaning
engagement
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- team building
- remote work policies
- volunteer projects
- leadership development
Key Concepts
Self‑determination theory
psychological safety
mission‑driven work
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your work give you purpose?
- How can you increase autonomy in your role?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to restructure existing roles or cultures to meet all conditions.
