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“If the person you delegated to does the job twice as well as you would have done it, consider yourself a leader.” quote by Tom Peters
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“If the person you delegated to does the job twice as well as you would have done it, consider yourself a leader.”

Tom Peters

About This Quote

Source Book: In Search of Excellence, 1982

Effective delegation shows leadership when the delegate outperforms you.

In simple terms: Delegate, then admire success.

Key Takeaway

Delegate to empower, recognize excellence.

Themes

leadership delegation excellence trust

Mood

pragmatic encouraging

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • business meetings
  • creative collaborations
  • startup environments

Key Concepts

Management theory performance empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks should you delegate?
  • How do you credit others publicly?
A Different Perspective

Risk of losing control over outcomes.

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