[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fm0oe8gXpB9HxrpUJZ9UYWx5OQ8uKoKuQRhux-novJKo":3,"$fRRy-2kmWKmJBh3vxzBO-isAn95r8-phOxUIW3-Rh7DE":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},20268,"Chrystia Freeland","C",102,null,"chrystia-freeland",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,22,28,34,40,46,52,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3609109,"In America, we have equated personal business success with public virtue.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3609108,"This globalization is lifting up hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. The Left needs to see that.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3609107,"Slavery is America's original sin and was the great global injustice of that age.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3609106,"The hollowing out of the middle class. That's not just about capitalism or the structure of taxation. That is also about the fundamental truth that machines can do a lot of things better than humans used to do. A lot of those people are being pushed down to do less value-adding jobs, so they get paid less money.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3609105,"What is interesting is that, although it is framed as a war between the elites and Main Street, the Tea Party is actually really good for the elites.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},3609104,"I see social mobility and equality of opportunity as really successful Canadian values.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":58},3609103,"Our battle over the size of the state overlooks a problem that is just as important and that may be easier to muster the collective will to resolve: how effective government is, regardless of its scale.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nChrystia Freeland, a Canadian journalist, politician, and former Minister of Finance, likely penned this quote in the context of her writings on economic policy and governance. As a dual-expert in history and behavioral psychology, I note that Freeland's career trajectory is marked by her experience navigating the complexities of globalization, economic inequality, and the role of government in addressing these challenges. The quote in question likely emerged from her reflections on the Canadian government's efforts to balance fiscal responsibility with social welfare, amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing global economy.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a nuanced understanding of the limitations of the \"size of the state\" debate, which often focuses on the absolute magnitude of government spending and intervention. Freeland's insight highlights the distinction between the scale of government and its effectiveness, suggesting that the collective will to resolve issues of governance may be more readily mobilized when the focus shifts from size to impact. This tension between scale and effectiveness underscores the need for policymakers to prioritize outcomes over ideology, and to cultivate a culture of accountability within government.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in today's professional landscape, consider shifting your focus from the \"bigger is better\" or \"smaller is better\" mentality to a more outcome-driven approach. Instead of getting bogged down in debates about organizational size or scope, prioritize the development of high-performing teams and systems that deliver tangible results, regardless of their scale. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to navigate the complexities of modern governance and leadership, and to create meaningful impact in your chosen field.",{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3609102,"A thing that really troubles me about a more polarized society is that you stop having a sense of society and citizenship.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3609101,"People don't just want to be rich and successful, they want to be good.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3609099,"We are all living in a world shaped by Reagan and his ideology of small 'l' liberalism.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,11,10]