“Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.”

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The quote says motivation grows when people care about the work itself. It also suggests that working with people you care about can be just as motivating. The emphasis is on personal connection and purpose, not just external rewards.

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Originally said in English.

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About Sheryl Sandberg

American technology executive, philanthropist and writer

Sheryl Kara Sandberg is an American technology executive, philanthropist, and writer. She was chief operating officer of Meta Platforms from 2008 to 2022, and she founded LeanIn.Org. Sandberg became widely known through her work at Meta, where she held one of the company’s top leadership roles for more than a decade. She is also associated with LeanIn.Org, the organization she created, and with writing and public speaking on leadership and work.

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