Investing Quote by Dr. Thomas Gordon
““Leaders who get team members to solve their own problems are making a sound investment that will pay off with many benefits: their team members will become less dependent on them, more -self-¬directing, more ¬self-¬sufficient, and more capable of solving problems on their own.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Parent Effectiveness Training, 1970, Parenting and Leadership
Empowering team members to solve problems fosters independence, self‑direction, and collective problem‑solving capacity.
In simple terms: Let teams solve their own problems.
Key Takeaway
Encourage autonomy in teams.
Themes
leadership
teamwork
empowerment
Mood
practical
supportive
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- project management
- team meetings
- training workshops
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance support and independence?
- When should leaders intervene?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on autonomy may reduce guidance.
