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“...the leader should reserve to himself the hiring, compensating, motivating, molding, assessing and firing of his chief lieutenants.” quote by Steven B. Sample
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““...the leader should reserve to himself the hiring, compensating, motivating, molding, assessing and firing of his chief lieutenants.””

Steven B. Sample

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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.

Key Takeaway

Maintain strategic oversight.

Themes

leadership authority management control organizational structure

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • executive decisions
  • team building
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

human resources strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should a leader delegate these duties?
  • How does centralizing power affect morale?
A Different Perspective

Micromanagement can stifle autonomy.

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