Doe Quote by Tom Peters
“If the person you delegated to does the job twice as well as you would have done it, consider yourself a leader.”
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.
Delegate to empower, recognize excellence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team projects
- business meetings
- creative collaborations
- startup environments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks should you delegate?
- How do you credit others publicly?
Risk of losing control over outcomes.