She was the unsung hero who was quite willing to stand back and pull the strings - and though everyone thinks someone else had done it. It was like the Wizard of Oz you know... she's back there behind the curtains: 'Ignore that woman behind the curtain'...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some influential people operate behind the scenes to orchestrate events while others get the credit.
- In plain terms
- She was the hidden power behind everything, like a wizard pulling strings.
- What can you take from it?
- True influence often happens out of sight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who pulls the strings in your organization?
- How do you value unseen work?
Another view
Relying on hidden influencers can create fragility when they are absent or unacknowledged.
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