The proudest moment for [a teacher of leaders] is seeing not what students learn but what they do.
David GergenRead
A leader's role is to raise people's aspirations for what they can become and to release their energies so they will try to get there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leaders inspire others to aim higher and motivate them to achieve their potential.
This quote emphasizes the fundamental responsibility of a leader to elevate the goals and dreams of their followers. It highlights that a leader's influence lies in encouraging individuals to envision greater possibilities for themselves and energizing them to take proactive steps toward achieving those aspirations.
Themes
LeadershipAspirationMotivationEnergiesPotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to a team, to encourage them to strive for excellence.
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