Business Quote by David Keirsey
““any of us, whatever our temperamental makeup, can be effective leaders, provided that we come to understand our own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of our followers, and provided that we show our appreciation whenever we note our followers contributing their intelligence to our mutual enterprise.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Please Understand Me, 1990
Effective leadership requires self‑knowledge, appreciation of followers, and mutual respect of shared intelligence.
In simple terms: Leaders succeed by knowing themselves and valuing others.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑awareness and gratitude.
Themes
leadership
self‑awareness
teamwork
Mood
analytical
supportive
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project management
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance appreciation with constructive critique?
- What strengths do you bring to a team?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may over‑value consensus, stifling dissent.
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