How to Be a Great Boss Quotes

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.”
― Gino Wickman, How to Be a Great Boss

“He asked these companies if he could interview people who they thought best exemplified work-life balance. What he discovered after interviewing these people was that they actually worked an average of nine hours more per week than their counterparts did. They valued job satisfaction over work-life balance. So, when you focus your efforts to improve your people’s satisfaction level with their jobs, versus the number of hours they work, think of the upside.”
― Gino Wickman, How to Be a Great Boss

“They work hard . . . they enjoy the people they work with; they feel respected by their boss; they feel their work is making a contribution to customers’ lives; they find the challenge of their work matches their abilities; and they know why they go to work each day.”
― Gino Wickman, How to Be a Great Boss

“Your choices are to lead, follow, or get out of the way. You must decide. And remember, choosing not to be a great boss is okay. Just get out of the way and be willing to follow.”
― Gino Wickman, How to Be a Great Boss

“The advantage of being a boss like Lombardi is that you have the opportunity to surround yourself with people who you want to work with and who want to succeed. You have the responsibility to hire them and fire them. If you’re not satisfied with the performance of the people reporting to you, you have to accept the responsibility of doing something about it. However, before you fire anyone, you must ask yourself, “Have I done everything possible to make them successful? Have I failed them in any way?” Make sure you’ve done your part.”
― Gino Wickman, How to Be a Great Boss