All are born to observe order, but few are born to establish it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone sees order, but only a few have the ability or role to create it.
- In plain terms
- Many notice order, few make it.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership requires establishing order.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you create or observe?
- What order is needed?
Another view
It underestimates the value of observing order.
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