Accepting Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Every leader should have enough humility to accept, publicly, the responsibility for the mistakes of the subordinates he has himself selected and, likewise, to give them credit, publicly, for their triumphs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1955
Leaders must publicly own mistakes and credit successes of their teams.
In simple terms: Accept blame, give credit.
Key Takeaway
Practice transparent leadership.
Themes
leadership
humility
accountability
Mood
respectful
inspirational
Type
leadership
ethical
When to use this quote
- corporate management
- political office
- military command
Key Concepts
responsibility
public acknowledgment
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect morale?
- What systems ensure fair credit?
A Different Perspective
Public blame may demoralize.
