Average Quote by John D. Rockefeller
“Good management consists in showing average people how to do the work of superior people.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Autobiography of John D. Rockefeller, 1909
Effective managers teach average employees to perform at a superior level.
In simple terms: Teach average workers to excel.
Coach for excellence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- training
- performance improvement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can managers model excellence?
- What barriers prevent skill transfer?
Managers must also model superior work themselves.