I don't pose as an authority on anything at all, I follow the opinions of the ordinary people I meet, and I take pride in the close-knit teamwork within my organization.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney rejects authority and prefers following ordinary people and teamwork.
- In plain terms
- He does not claim to know best and values input from regular people and his team.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen to others and value collaboration over individual authority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you lead by authority or by consensus?
Another view
Sometimes decisive leadership requires ignoring popular opinion.
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