'If Shankly was the Anfield foreman, Paisley was the brickie, ready to build an empire with his own hands.'
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A metaphor comparing Shankly and Paisley to workers building a business.
- In plain terms
- Shankly started the work and Paisley built the empire.
- What can you take from it?
- Founders and builders play different but vital roles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the difference between starting and building?
- Who builds your workplace?
Another view
The metaphor simplifies complex leadership dynamics.
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