A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of coloured ribbon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Soldiers fight hard for small honors like medals.
- In plain terms
- People work hard for small rewards like ribbons.
- What can you take from it?
- Small symbols of recognition can motivate strong effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates your team?
- Are medals meaningful or empty?
Another view
Not everyone is motivated by superficial rewards.
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