Business is not just doing deals; business is having great products, doing great engineering, and providing tremendous service to customers. Finally, business is a cobweb of human relationships.
Ross PerotRead
Never ask anyone to do what you haven't done before and wouldn't do again. That's a pretty fundamental rule in leadership... treat them like you treat yourself. Things you don't like, they don't like.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leaders should lead by example and treat their team as they would want to be treated themselves.
This quote emphasizes the importance of integrity and empathy in leadership. It suggests that a leader should never ask their team to undertake tasks that they themselves are not willing to do or have done in the past. By holding themselves to the same standards and treating others with respect, leaders foster a positive environment and build trust within their teams.
Themes
LeadershipIntegrityEmpathyTrustRespect
In practice
Example use cases
In a leadership workshop, this quote could inspire participants to reflect on their own behavior as leaders.
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