The officers know that I myself am not ashamed to work at this. ...Suvorov was Major, and Adjutant, and everything down to Corporal; I myself looked into everything and could teach everybody.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A leader should be willing to work at every level and teach others, not just give orders.
- In plain terms
- Leaders must do the work and teach it.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead by example and share knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does hands‑on leadership affect morale?
- When is delegation more effective?
Another view
Some roles require specialization that a leader cannot master all.
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