Culture is the deeper level of basic assumptions and beliefs that are shared by members of an organisation, that operate unconsciously and define in a basic ‘taken for granted’ fashion an organisation’s view of its self and its environment.
– Edgar Schein
If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it.
– Johan Huizinga
Tradition does not mean that the living are dead, it means that the dead are living.
– G K Chesterton
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope of success at all.
– Dale Carnegie
In determining the right people, the good-to-great companies placed greater weight on character attributes than on specific educational background, practical skills, specialised knowledge or work experience.
– Jim Collins
Culture is like the wind. It is invisible; yet its effect can be seen and felt.
– Bryan Walker
I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
– Steve Jobs
The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them.
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Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.
– Shunryu Suzuki
I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.
– Aldous Huxley
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