Ability Quote by Richmond Akhigbe
““Leadership obeys the principle of Hooke's law to the very bone. It explains: When an elastic material is stretched, it returns to its original position. But when it's over stretched beyond its limit point, it loses its elasticity and becomes plastic, and later cuts or breaks. As a leader, in your leadership disposition, it behoves of you to acquaint yourself with this very leadership principle that edges forward. It's however, a human nature to adopt to an environment, so, leaders are humans, they tend to have this rapore with their followers which is somewhat a must needed. But the ability for such one to return and recollect to knowing his boundary makes a good leader. A phenomenon whereby he becomes drunk of platitudes, then it comes to a time where they (followers) dictate for him. And even sought and suggest plans without his consent or knowing, it has gotten to the point of plastic and break respectively.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership conference keynote, 2021
Leaders must know their limits; like elastic material, they can stretch but must not exceed elasticity or they become rigid and break.
In simple terms: Know your limits to stay flexible and effective.
Key Takeaway
Maintain flexibility by respecting personal and leadership boundaries.
Themes
leadership
boundaries
elasticity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team management
- crisis response
- personal development
- organizational change
Key Concepts
resilience
self‑awareness
adaptability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you detect when you’re approaching your limit?
- What practices help restore elasticity after stress?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may ignore signs of overextension, leading to burnout.
