As we segregate by income into different communities, schools in lower-income areas have fewer resources than ever.
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Your most precious possession is not your financial assets. Your most precious possession is the people you have working there, and what they carry around in their heads, and their ability to work together.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The value of a business lies in its people rather than its financial resources.
In this quote, Robert Reich emphasizes that the true wealth of an organization stems from its employees and their collective knowledge and teamwork. It suggests that human capital and collaboration are far more important than mere financial assets, as they drive innovation and productivity within a company.
Themes
PeopleLeadershipTeamworkKnowledgeAssets
In practice
Example use cases
In a company meeting discussing company culture, this quote can inspire leaders to value employee contributions.
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