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Empowerment Quote by Bill George

“The role of leaders is not to get other people to follow them but to empower others to lead.” quote by Bill George
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““The role of leaders is not to get other people to follow them but to empower others to lead.””

Bill George

About This Quote

Source Book: Authentic Leadership, 2007

Leadership is about empowering others to lead, not demanding followers.

In simple terms: Leaders should enable others to lead.

Key Takeaway

Focus on empowerment.

Themes

leadership empowerment service

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

leadership motivational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • organizational change
  • ment development

Key Concepts

authenticity shared responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you foster true empowerment?
  • What barriers prevent others from leading?
A Different Perspective

Empowerment can be misused as control.

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