“Humans are not machines, and some of their energy during the day will go into discussions or activities unrelated to the common task. Within reason, this "time wasting" is acceptable, but it can become a problem in a team that… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Humble people know their limitations: they know what they know, and they know what they do not know; they know what they can do… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Those occupying leadership roles who completely lack integrity are what we call 'Blind shepherds'. They are not really 'bad' leaders, because they are not… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“You cannot be a military leader without physical courage. But there are Plenty of soldiers with physical courage who are not leaders” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Humans are not machines, and some of their energy during the day will go into discussions or activities unrelated to the common task. Within… — John Adair Copy Share Image
The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than the one who remains… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“There is a useful distinction between good leaders and leaders of good” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Instinctively, a common feeling exists that "United we stand, divided we fall", that good relationship, desirable in themselves, are also an essential means towards… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Leadership is essentially an other-centred activity not self centred one” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Developing self-confidence is always the preliminary to becoming a leader. but don't let it become overconfidence, the first station on the track leading to… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Work groups and organization come into being because there is a task to be done that is too big for one person” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“A manager will take six months to get to know his staff, but they will take only six days to get to know him” — John Adair Copy Share Image
