"The one important thing you do as boss is you set the standard. The minute you go in and say 'we'll let it go this time,' you set a new standard, which is lower. So you cannot do that"
- Bill Kurtis
About this Quote
This quote by Bill Kurtis emphasizes the value of setting a high standard as a boss. He suggests that when a boss enables something to go by without effect, they are setting a new standard, which is lower than the initial. This indicates that an employer ought to not be lax when it concerns upholding standards, as it can result in a decline in the general quality of work. Kurtis is recommending that an employer should correspond in their expectations and not permit any exceptions, as this can result in a decline in the quality of work. He is highlighting the significance of setting a high requirement and not permitting any exceptions, as this can result in a decline in the total quality of work. By setting a high requirement and not permitting any exceptions, a boss can guarantee that their team is producing quality work which their expectations are being satisfied.
This quote is written / told by Bill Kurtis somewhere between September 21, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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