Allowing Quote by Carne Ross
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Leadership Podcast, 2023
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.
