Employee Quote by Twyla Tharp
“A tough manager will have realistic quotas for his employees that he keeps to himself and aggressively stretch quotas, anywhere from ten percent higher to a lot more, which he imposes on his staff. If his people miss the stretch numbers but exceed the realistic goals, he's happy. If he's a superb manager, he knows how far they can stretch without breaking.”
About This Quote
Effective managers set realistic goals privately while stretching expectations publicly, balancing ambition and feasibility
In simple terms: Managers blend realistic and stretch goals for growth
Key Takeaway
Apply balanced goal setting in leadership
Themes
management
goals
performance
Mood
strategic
motivational
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- business coaching
- team leadership
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
realistic
stretch
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How to calibrate stretch targets?
- What signals indicate realistic limits?
A Different Perspective
Stretch goals may cause burnout if misaligned
