Create Quote by Peter Block
“We get the leaders we create.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Answer to How Is... by Peter Block, 2005
Our collective actions shape the leaders who emerge; we create the leadership we experience.
In simple terms: We make the leaders we see.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate the qualities you want in leaders.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
culture
agency
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team building
- community projects
- political movements
- corporate governance
Key Concepts
Social construction
collective agency
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What traits do you value in a leader?
- How can you model those traits yourself?
A Different Perspective
Leaders also influence the environment, limiting control.
