Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Possibly the greatest leadership quotes I've ever heard

Over 2500 years ago, Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said...

stonestatue "The superior leader gets things done with very little motion. He imparts instruction not through many words but through a few deeds. He keeps informed about everything but interferes hardly at all. He is a catalyst, and though things would not get done well if he weren’t there, when they succeed he takes no credit. And because he takes no credit, credit never leaves him."

And...

"As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence… When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, 'We did it ourselves!' "

And...

“A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worst of all when they despise him.”

I saved the best for last...

"To lead the people, walk behind them."



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