Ask Quote by John T. Chambers
“Never ask your employees to do something you wouldn't be willing to do yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2006
Leaders should not ask employees to do tasks they wouldn't personally undertake.
In simple terms: Leaders must lead by example.
Key Takeaway
Practice what you preach.
Themes
leadership
ethics
fairness
responsibility
Mood
direct
authoritative
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- policy drafting
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Management theory
role modeling
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance duties?
- What limits exist for leading by example?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic in large firms.
