Did you see that eye? I trust that man to do it, but I wouldn't want to serve under him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker trusts a specific individual to complete a task but does not want to be subordinate to them.
- In plain terms
- I trust him to do the job, but I do not want to be led by him.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust someone to accomplish a goal even if you dislike their leadership style.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you trust someone without respecting them as a leader?
- How does leadership style affect trust?
Another view
It highlights a disconnect between trusting competence and accepting authority.
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