Better Quote by Frederick W. Smith
“A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than he can.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Founder’s Mentality, 2016
Leadership is about empowering others to outperform you, not outdoing them yourself.
In simple terms: Good leaders make their teams better.
Key Takeaway
Focus on coaching, not micromanaging.
Themes
leadership
empowerment
team performance
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
leadership
management
When to use this quote
- coaching employees
- setting clear goals
- building autonomy
- recognizing achievements
- handling underperformance
Key Concepts
delegation
trust
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure team success?
- What support do your team need to excel?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on delegation can lead to loss of control.
