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“As a leader, you're probably not doing a good job unless your employees can do a good impression of you when you're not around.” quote by Patrick Lencioni
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“As a leader, you're probably not doing a good job unless your employees can do a good impression of you when you're not around.”

Patrick Lencioni

About This Quote

Source Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, 2002

Effective leadership is measured by how well employees emulate you in your absence.

In simple terms: Leadership shows in others’ behavior when you’re gone.

Key Takeaway

Lead by example so others can follow.

Themes

leadership representation trust

Mood

reflective practical

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • management training
  • team building
  • coaching

Key Concepts

modeling behavior organizational culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure authentic representation?
  • What habits do you model daily?
A Different Perspective

People may misinterpret imitation.

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