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“Part of me loves to control and to exert power, but it's not the best part of me at all. What I am slowly learning is that allowing others to have power too makes us a better organisation - many brains are simply better than one.” quote by Carne Ross
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“Part of me loves to control and to exert power, but it's not the best part of me at all. What I am slowly learning is that allowing others to have power too makes us a better organisation - many brains are simply better than one.”

Carne Ross

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Recognizing that shared authority enhances organizational performance, as collective intelligence outweighs individual control.

In simple terms: Sharing power improves teamwork.

Key Takeaway

Embrace collaborative decision‑making.

Themes

leadership collaboration teamwork

Mood

optimistic reflective

Type

advice leadership

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • product development
  • strategic planning
  • community building

Key Concepts

collective intelligence distributed authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance authority and autonomy?
  • What mechanisms ensure effective shared power?
A Different Perspective

Too much shared power can cause decision paralysis if not structured.

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