Able Quote by Lisa Leslie
“Well, the first quality of being a good leader is you have to be able to follow. See, a good leader cant just be the leader all the time, I have to be able to follow.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN interview with Lisa Leslie, 2015
Leadership requires both directing and supporting; effective leaders must know when to follow others to guide the group.
In simple terms: Leaders must also be followers.
Key Takeaway
Balance leading and following.
Themes
leadership
humility
teamwork
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- team projects
- sports coaching
- corporate management
- volunteer groups
Key Concepts
Servant leadership
role flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you needed to follow to lead better?
- How does following strengthen your leadership?
A Different Perspective
Following can blur authority if overused.
