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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.” quote by Ray Dalio
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““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.””

Ray Dalio

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.

Key Takeaway

Assess competence before delegating.

Themes

leadership trust delegation

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

business advice

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • project assignment
  • performance reviews
  • risk management

Key Concepts

management theory psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you evaluate team confidence?
  • What signals indicate over‑confidence?
A Different Perspective

Misjudgment can cause failures.

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