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Change Quote by Tim Armstrong

“The No. 1 criticism most managers get is that they don't ever change or wait too long to make changes... It's very simple: Either things are performing or they're not. And if it's not performing, we have to make changes.” quote by Tim Armstrong
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“The No. 1 criticism most managers get is that they don't ever change or wait too long to make changes... It's very simple: Either things are performing or they're not. And if it's not performing, we have to make changes.”

Tim Armstrong

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Insider, Tim Armstrong, 2019

Managers must act when performance declines; waiting too long hampers success.

In simple terms: Change when things aren’t working.

Key Takeaway

Act promptly on under‑performance.

Themes

leadership performance decision‑making

Mood

urgent pragmatic

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • project deadlines
  • market shifts
  • team dynamics
  • product failures

Key Concepts

change management organizational agility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What metrics signal the need for change?
  • How do you balance stability with agility?
A Different Perspective

Delay can worsen problems and erode trust.

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