Why not be a top-notcher? A top-notcher is simply an individual who works for the institution of which he is a part, not against it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True excellence comes from aligning personal work with organizational goals.
- In plain terms
- To be great, work with your team not against them.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your efforts with your organization to excel.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you align with your team?
- Where do you resist change?
Another view
Sometimes institutions need internal critics.
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