Acknowledge Quote by Mary Parker Follett
“Part of the task of the leader is to make others participate in his leadership. The best leader knows how to make his followers actually feel power themselves, not merely acknowledge his power.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Dynamic Administration, Mary Parker Follett, 1916
A true leader empowers others to feel capable, not just recognize the leader's authority.
In simple terms: Leaders should enable others' confidence.
Key Takeaway
Empower, don't dominate.
Themes
leadership
empowerment
collaboration
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
leadership
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- community projects
- organizational change
- ment development
Key Concepts
participatory leadership
psychological empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance empowerment with responsibility?
- When does shared power become diffusion of authority?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual accountability if empowerment is misapplied.
