Arrangement Quote by Kgalema Motlanthe
“I don't want to lead an organization where I have no sense of what the members think of me - and by arrangement. I would never do that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, South Africa, 2008
A leader must be aware of how members perceive them; ignoring this leads to disconnection and ineffective governance.
In simple terms: Leaders need feedback from their team.
Seek honest feedback regularly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- anonymous surveys
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you currently gauge team sentiment?
- What mechanisms can improve mutual understanding?
Ignoring feedback can create blind spots and resentment.