Herzberg Quotes & Sayings

Frederick Herzberg, asserts that the powerful motivator in our lives isn't money; it's the opportunity to learn, grow in responsibilities, contribute to others, and be recognized for achievements. — Frederick Herzberg

Two common Chinese words that are usually pronounced incorrectly here in the U.S., by nearly all television and radio broadcasters, are the words "Beijing" and "yuan." The "j" in the name of China's capital city is not pronounced with the soft "j" sound like Je suis in French. The Chinese language lacks that sound entirely. The "j" in "Beijing" is pronounced like the "j" in "jingle." The yuan is China's currency, just as the dollar is ours. It is not pronounced "you-anne" or "you-awn." It is pronounced "you-when," or "U.N." when said quickly as if it were one syllable. — Larry Herzberg

You cannot love an employee into creativity, although you can ... avoid his dissatisfactions with the way you treat him. — Frederick Herzberg

If you want someone to do a good job, give them a good job to do. — Frederick Herzberg

Idleness, indifference and irresponsibility are healthy responses to absurd work. — Frederick Herzberg

Man does work for profit in order to enjoy pain; but in a positive sense, he works to enjoy the excitement and meaning that achievement provides for his own psychological growth and thereby his happiness. — Frederick Herzberg

It's the job of a manager not to light the fire of motivation, but to create an environment to let each person's personal spark of motivation blaze. — Frederick Herzberg

When given the chance to see China off the beaten track, definitely take it. — Larry Herzberg

A reward once given becomes a right. — Frederick Herzberg

Contentment can only be found in not envying others or comparing yourself to them but in being satisfied with what you have. — Larry Herzberg

True motivation comes from achievement, personal development, job satisfaction, and recognition. — Frederick Herzberg

Highly esteemed dear Professor Franck,
In these days in which by your magnanimous decision you show the world where the insane oppression of the Jews leads to, I as one of your students would not like to be missing among those who declare their sincere thanks and unlimited veneration to you, and who especially now are filled with the highest admiration by your present step and the reason given by you, and who at the same time are filled with horror that such a thing is necessary.
I am at a loss for words to express what both my wife and I always and especially now feel for you. Please remember us to your wife and chidlren and accept our sincere greetings. — Gerhard Herzberg

Because different cultures see a particular animal as representing a certain human virtue or vice, the use of animal imagery also allows for more colorful commentary on the human condition. — Larry Herzberg

It is only when a person has his own generator that we can talk about motivation. He then needs no outside stimulation. He wants to do it. — Frederick Herzberg

The sacrifices of time and money that Chinese friends will make for one another often go far beyond what is expected or accepted in Western society. — Larry Herzberg

Don't take everything for granted, and do not always count on finding everything you need. — Larry Herzberg