Good People Quotes

“Research shows that satisficers are happier people than maximizers, and that they report feeling more “whole.” Knowing there’s always more to be done, perfectionists and maximizers are never satisfied. As ever, the key is finding the appropriate balance, judgment, and disposition to accept compromise when it doesn’t really matter but go the extra mile when it does.”
― Anthony K. Tjan, Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

“Leaders need to connect the vision and values of their organizations to a set of meaningful roles for employees. The intrinsic reward of seeing how one’s job fits into the larger picture and thus owning a part of the business’s vision is more powerful than any extrinsic reward put on the table.”
― Anthony K. Tjan, Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

“Happy employees who love their companies manifest this love in their work, product, and service—and customers can just sense that. In my mind, a happy employee means a happy customer. Your employees are your key stakeholders, so if they are engaged and impassioned about your purpose and”
― Anthony K. Tjan, Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

“In the end, performance and returns are the by-products of a set of principles, practices, and people.”
― Anthony K. Tjan, Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

“Mentorship is mutual: the mentor must feel that they will get a deeply satisfying human experience out of building up somebody, just as the mentee must make a conscious choice with the hope that their mentor will impart life philosophy and professional wisdom, along with knowledge and skills.”
― Anthony K. Tjan, Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

“Dr. Waldinger has concluded that the single most important driver of people’s long-term happiness is the depth and the quality of their relationships.”
― Anthony Tjan, Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters