If you hire people just because they can do a job, they'll work for your money, but if they believe what you believe, they'll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.
Simon SinekRead
Morale is faith in the man at the top.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Morale depends on trust and confidence in leadership.
This quote emphasizes the importance of leadership in maintaining the morale of a group or organization. When people have faith in their leader's abilities and intentions, they are more likely to be motivated and positive, which contributes to a strong and productive environment.
Themes
MoraleLeadershipTrustFaithConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
During a company meeting, I used this quote to highlight the importance of leadership on employee morale.
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