Quote of the Day for Work: 31 Short Lines for Teams

A work quote of the day is most effective when it’s short, clear, and tied to how your team wants to behave.

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Where to use a quote of the day at work

• Standups (1 line at the start).
• Slack/Teams (pinned message for the day).
• Weekly kickoff (theme of the week).

31 short prompts (placeholders)

Replace each prompt with a short quote (original / public domain / licensed):

• Day 1: Focus
• Day 2: Ownership
• Day 3: Kindness
• Day 4: Progress
• Day 5: Curiosity
• Day 6: Communication
• Day 7: Integrity
• Day 8: Learning
• Day 9: Craft
• Day 10: Consistency
• Day 11: Customer empathy
• Day 12: Simplicity
• Day 13: Quality
• Day 14: Speed (with care)
• Day 15: Calm under pressure
• Day 16: Problem solving
• Day 17: Accountability
• Day 18: Feedback
• Day 19: Teamwork
• Day 20: Respect
• Day 21: Innovation
• Day 22: Courage
• Day 23: Discipline
• Day 24: Gratitude
• Day 25: Patience
• Day 26: Listening
• Day 27: Trust
• Day 28: Clarity
• Day 29: Boundaries
• Day 30: Momentum
• Day 31: Celebrate wins

A simple rotation system

• Monday: Manager picks.
• Tuesday: Volunteer pick.
• Wednesday: Customer-centric.
• Thursday: Learning.
• Friday: Wins + gratitude.

FAQ

Should we attribute the author?

Yes—always add attribution if you use a known quote.

What if the team finds it cheesy?

Use fewer words and connect it to a real goal.

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