Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mother Teresa encourages individuals to take action without waiting for leaders.
- In plain terms
- Don't wait for leaders to help others just do it yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal initiative creates change without leaders.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you need leaders?
- What changes can you start alone?
Another view
Some actions require coordination and cannot be done alone.
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