leadership
The measure of my success as a leader is how minimal my intervention can be.
I’m committed to stepping back and allowing others to make their own decisions and find their voice as leaders.
Tiago Forte on X
According to Ken Chenault, the legendary former CEO of American Express and current chairman of venture firm General Catalyst, the job of a leader is to deliver on two sometimes conflicting mandates: creating hope, and defining reality.
“Great leadership has many different attributes, but it starts with knowledge of a particular pursuit, because without the knowledge and mastery of that particular pursuit, I don’t think you have the authority to convey it with conviction to others. It usually is associated with an obsession, because to be a great leader, you have to be obsessed by
... See moreLeadership is not about power. Leadership is not about authority and it’s definitely not about control, but that is what it has become in the church. The Church has become an opaque world of NDA’s where the left hand doesn’t know what the right is doing. Leadership is about sacrifice.
Robin Thinks • Why Beth Moore Is The Leader We Need Right Now
The King of Bhutan's coronation pledge is beautiful:
“Throughout my reign I will never rule you as a King. I will protect you as a parent, care for you as a brother and serve you as a son. I shall give you everything and keep nothing; I shall live such a life as a good human being that you may find it worthy to serve as... See more
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