Hope Quote by Terry Mark
“When people don't know about your plans for them, they lost hope in you and when they do, they become impatient.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business leadership podcast, 2020
Lack of communication erodes trust, while transparency can cause impatience if expectations rise.
In simple terms: Not sharing plans loses hope; sharing creates impatience.
Balance openness with realistic timelines.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project updates
- client briefings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much information is enough for a team?
- When should leaders with from transparency?
Too much detail can overwhelm stakeholders.