11/11/2025
The Power of Quiet Productivity
In today’s workplaces, we celebrate energy, visibility, and constant activity. But sometimes, the loudest presence is not the most impactful.
Recently, I came across a beautiful analogy that truly made me pause:
The “Fish” Employee
Quiet. Steady. Purposeful.
They move beneath the surface, not seeking attention, yet delivering depth, clarity, and long-lasting value. Their work is like caviar rare, refined, and deeply impactful.
The “Chicken” Employee
Active. Vocal. Always seen.
They fill the environment with movement and noise. Their output may be visible, but often small one egg at a time.
This made me reflect on wellbeing and recognition in the workplace.
We often applaud the visible ones the speakers, the movers, the loud achievers. But we sometimes overlook the quiet contributors the thinkers, the planners, the calm problem-solvers.
True productivity isn’t about being seen. It’s about contributing meaningfully.
It’s about creating value even when no applause follows.
It’s about showing up with consistency, integrity, and quiet excellence not noise.
As leaders, colleagues, and team members, may we learn to appreciate both types and especially remember to value those silent pillars who hold the organization together without demanding a spotlight.
To all the “fish” out there keep swimming. Your calm, deep currents change the tide.
(ctto)
