Approach Quote by Terry Pratchett
“Unlike wizards, who like nothing better than a complicated hierarchy, witches don't go in much for the structured approach to career progression. It's up to each individual witch to take on a girl to hand the area over to when she dies. Witches are not by nature gregarious, at least with other witches, and they certainly don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax was the most highly-regarded of the leaders they didn't have.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, “Witches Abroad”, 1991
Witches reject hierarchical career paths, favoring personal mentorship and autonomy over structured leadership.
In simple terms: Witches prefer informal mentorship over formal hierarchy.
Key Takeaway
Value personal guidance over rigid structures.
Themes
career
mentorship
individualism
community
leadership
Mood
thoughtful
humorous
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- teaching apprentices
- career planning
- building supportive networks
Key Concepts
social dynamics
non‑hierarchical organization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can organizations foster mentorship without formal hierarchies?
- What are the risks of leaderless structures?
A Different Perspective
May lack clear progression pathways.
