Business Quote by Miya Yamanouchi
““A good manager instills staff with self-confidence, teaches them to believe in themselves and helps them to realise their brilliance. Do not ever treat your staff with disrespect. It is competent until proven incompetent; not incompetent til proven competent.””
About This Quote
Source Management guide: Leadership Principles, 2020
Effective leaders build confidence, respect, and recognize competence before judging.
In simple terms: Good leaders empower and respect staff.
Key Takeaway
Lead by fostering confidence and respect.
Themes
leadership
confidence
respect
competence
Mood
inspirational
professional
Type
business
motivational
When to use this quote
- team building
- performance reviews
- employee development
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess competence fairly?
- What steps ensure respect is mutual?
A Different Perspective
Respect alone may not fix systemic issues.
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