Conscience Quote by Teresa Amabile
“If you facilitate your subordinates' steady progress in meaningful work, make that progress salient to them, and treat them well, they will experience the emotions, motivations, and perceptions necessary for great performance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Progress Principle, 2012
When leaders support meaningful work, highlight progress, and treat employees well, they foster positive emotions and motivation that boost performance.
In simple terms: Support and recognize good work to improve morale and results.
Key Takeaway
Make progress visible and treat staff respectfully.
Themes
leadership
motivation
performance
psychology
Mood
encouraging
optimistic
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project reviews
- coaching sessions
- performance evaluations
Key Concepts
positive psychology
feedback loops
employee engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What ways can you make progress more visible?
- How does respectful treatment influence creativity?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting recognition can erode motivation despite good work.
