The most inspiring quotes about work to be guided by!

"Quality means working well when no one is watching". We've decided to start our work quotes article with this phrase uttered by Henry Ford, one of the first entrepreneurs in the true sense of the word and among the founders of the American automobile industry. 

From our point of view, the above sentence perfectly sums up the mentality that guarantees professional success, as many employees, including middle management, seem more interested in the image they create and the work of their colleagues. Instead, the way forward is to make sure that you always get the job done, no matter what the conditions, and to rely on meritocracy, which will make its "effects" felt sooner or later.

"Teamwork is what makes ordinary people capable of unusual results." Famed American women's basketball coach Pat Summitt uttered this phrase as a capstone to her fabulous career, in which she achieved over 1,000 wins (the most in history at the time). Indeed, in team sports, as in any department or company, success is only assured when the whole proves more valuable than the sum of its parts. At Brightway®️, we have many trainings that focus on this reality, and the teambuildings we organize are among the most appreciated on the market.

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed up in overalls and looks like work." Indeed, this quote by Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb, among others, shows us why some people stay at the same level all their lives, while others progress at an incomprehensible rate (at least for those in the first category). The "mirage" of easy, overnight gain is unfortunately still very present in Romania, but the sure way, both to get rich, and to appreciate the wealth and not waste it as quickly, is to feel that you are making an effort, with the certainty that it will be appreciated and rewarded as it should be.

"The reward for a job well done is always an extra task". Mark Twain's unmistakable style is also present in this quote about work, an ironic one, at first glance, but which hides a truth that is on the one hand cynical, but on the other undeniable. 

So, if you are one of the most highly regarded employees in your department or company, your CEO, manager or direct superior will inevitably assign you new and new tasks, with the guarantee that you will carry them out quickly and well. However, if we are talking about a leader of good faith and with an outstanding human quality, he will surely reward you accordingly, whether we are talking about a remuneration at your level or multiple promotion opportunities.

In conclusion, which of the above work quotes is your favourite, which you have been applying for years and have never failed with? Maybe, after reading this article, you have discovered a few new ones that will change your perspective and help you get the results you want!