In every aspect of our lives--in politics, in economics, in entertainment, and in family life--we demand the freedom to decide matters for ourselves. And yet when it comes to our work lives, far too many people are stifled, constrained, hemmed in, and tied down by bureaucracy and rules that have nothing to do with allowing them to do the best they can in their jobs. These constraints leave people feeling out of control of their work lives, which, in turn, leads to stress, fatigue, and disengagement from work.
"If you put fences around people, you get sheep. Give people the room they need." 1924
This post reminds me of a book a read years ago titled "Freedom, Inc.".
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In every aspect of our lives--in politics, in economics, in entertainment, and in family life--we demand the freedom to decide matters for ourselves. And yet when it comes to our work lives, far too many people are stifled, constrained, hemmed in, and tied down by bureaucracy and rules that have nothing to do with allowing them to do the best they can in their jobs. These constraints leave people feeling out of control of their work lives, which, in turn, leads to stress, fatigue, and disengagement from work.
"If you put fences around people, you get sheep. Give people the room they need." 1924
-William L. McKnight
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