A mediocre person tells. A good person explains. A superior person demonstrates. A great person inspires others to see for themselves.
Harvey MackayRead
Employee loyalty begins with employer loyalty. Your employees should know that if they do the job they were hired to do with a reasonable amount of competence and efficiency, you will support them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Employer loyalty fosters employee loyalty; mutual support is essential for a productive workplace.
Harvey Mackay's quote emphasizes the importance of reciprocal loyalty in the employer-employee relationship. When employers demonstrate commitment and support for their employees, it instills a sense of trust and loyalty in return, leading to a more positive and productive work environment where employees feel valued and motivated to perform well.
Themes
LoyaltyEmployerEmployeeSupportWorkplace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a leadership seminar to highlight the importance of mutual support in teams.
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