The germ of an idea doesn't make the sculpture that stands up... so the next stage is hard work
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We have learned how to develop five-minute and even one-minute managers. But we would do better to ask ourselves what it takes to be an executive who helps build a better future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of long-term vision in leadership over quick managerial techniques.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi encourages leaders to focus on fostering a sustainable and positive future rather than merely employing efficient short-term management strategies. By reflecting on what it means to be a forward-thinking executive, he suggests that true leadership goes beyond managing daily tasks and includes a commitment to meaningful progress and development.
Themes
LeadershipFutureManagementExecutiveVision
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a leadership seminar to inspire executives to think about their impact on the future.
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