The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A good leader hires capable people and lets them work without interference.
- In plain terms
- Pick good workers and let them do their job.
- What can you take from it?
- Hire well and trust your team.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should you delegate?
- Do you trust your team?
Another view
Sometimes intervention is necessary to prevent failure.
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