Confidence Quote by Ray Dalio
““Learn how much confidence to have in your people—don’t assume it. No manager should delegate responsibilities to people they don’t know well.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles, 2017
Leaders must gauge their team's confidence accurately; over‑delegating to unknowns erodes trust.
In simple terms: Know your team's confidence.
Assess competence before delegating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- project assignment
- performance reviews
- risk management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate team confidence?
- What signals indicate over‑confidence?
Misjudgment can cause failures.