Genuine Quotes by John Heider

To know how other people behave takes intelligence, but to know myself takes wisdom. To manage other people's lives takes strength, but to manage…

— John Heider

The leader teaches more through being than through doing. The quality of one's silence conveys more than long speeches.

— John Heider

The wise leader speaks rarely and briefly. After all, no other natural outpouring goes on and on. It rains and then it stops. It…

— John Heider

Teach people to let go of their superficial mental chatter and obsessions. Teach people to pay attention to the whole body's reaction to a…

— John Heider

Silence is a great source of strength.

— John Heider

Allow regular time for silent reflection. Turn inward and digest what has happened. Let the senses rest and grow still.

— John Heider

“The wise leader pays respectful attention to all behavior. Thus the group becomes open to more and more possibilities of behavior. People learn a…

— John Heider

Your behaviour influences others through a ripple effect. A ripple effect works because everyone influences everyone else. Powerful people are powerful influences.

— John Heider

“You are a midwife, assisting at someone else's birth. Do good without show or fuss. Facilitate what is happening rather than what you think…

— John Heider

“How can a good reputation be a hindrance? A good reputation naturally arises from doing good work. But if you try to cherish your…

— John Heider

Endless drama in a group clouds consciousness. Too much noise overwhelms the senses. Continual input obscures genuine insight. Do not substitute sensationalism for learning.

— John Heider

Have respect for every person and every issue directed at you. Do not dismiss any encounter as insignificant.

— John Heider