Leader Quote by Steven B. Sample
““...the leader should reserve to himself the hiring, compensating, motivating, molding, assessing and firing of his chief lieutenants.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership Principles by Steven B. Sample, 2005
A leader should retain core authority over hiring, pay, motivation, development, evaluation, and dismissal of top subordinates.
In simple terms: Leaders keep key control over chief staff.
Maintain strategic oversight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- executive decisions
- team building
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should a leader delegate these duties?
- How does centralizing power affect morale?
Micromanagement can stifle autonomy.