Better place Quote by Les Wexner
“When you coach and teach leadership, most people think about them. It's like you're the leader and how do you influence them. Clearly, leaders do take their followers, their flock, their enterprise, their business - whatever - hopefully to a better place. But I think the foundation of what makes really great leaders is they lead themselves, and they're conscious about knowing themselves and coaching and leading themselves in a very profound way. The simplest of us talk to ourselves. The question is, "Do we really lead ourselves?"”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Coaching Seminar, 2015
Great leaders must first master self‑leadership, understanding and guiding their own thoughts and actions before influencing others.
In simple terms: Lead yourself first.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness and self‑discipline.
Themes
leadership
self‑awareness
personal growth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- personal development plans
- coaching sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess your own leadership habits?
- What practices help you stay self‑aware?
A Different Perspective
Self‑leadership can be hindered by ego or blind spots.
