Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Melanie Klein

Quote by Melanie Klein

Work

Envy and Gratitude

This book delves into the complexities of envy and gratitude, examining their origins, effects, and societal implications. It explores how these emotions shape human interactions and personal growth. more

Author

Melanie Klein
Melanie Klein

Melanie Klein was a renowned psychoanalyst, born on March 30, 1882, and died on September 22, 1960. Her work had a profound impact on psychoanalysis, particularly in the areas of child analysis and theories of early relationships. more

You May Also Like

“Not everyone in an organization is in a position to accumulate power through competent performance because most people are just carrying out the ordinary and the expected - even if they do it very well. The extent to which a job is routinized fails to give an advantage to anyone doing it because 'success' is seen as inherent in the very establishment of the position and the organization surrounding it. Neither persons nor organizations get 'credit' for doing the mandatory or the expected.”

“in most important ways, leaders of the future will need the traits and capabilities of leaders throughout history: an eye for change and a steadying hand to provide both vision and reassurance that change can be mastered, a voice that articulates the will of the group and shapes it to constructive ends, and an ability to inspire by force of personality while making others feel empowered to increase and use their own abilities.”

“What being among the 'right people' entails is the possession of human capital, rather than organizational capital: an individual reputation, portable skills, and network connections. Career responsibility is squarely in the hands of individuals, a function of their knowledge and networks. Transferable knowledge is more important to a career than firm-specific knowledge.”