It's my old girl that advises. She has the head. But I never own to it before her. Discipline must be maintained.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits a woman gives good advice but hides it to keep authority.
- In plain terms
- He listens to her smart advice but acts like he is in charge.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintaining authority sometimes means hiding reliance on others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you ever hide who you rely on?
- How do you balance advice and authority?
Another view
Hiding reliance can undermine trust.
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