Followers Quote by Tom Peters
“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.”
About This Quote
Source Book: In Search of Excellence, 1982
Effective leadership multiplies leadership capacity rather than creating dependence.
In simple terms: Leaders create more leaders.
Focus on developing others as leaders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate training
- team building
- entrepreneurship
- nonprofit management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify emerging leaders?
- What support do new leaders need?
Not all followers may be ready for leadership roles.