Development Quote by William Arthur Ward
“Leadership is a serving relationship that has the effect of facilitating human development”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Inner Game of Leadership” by William Arthur Ward, 1976
Leadership should prioritize serving others, fostering their growth.
In simple terms: Leadership is about serving and helping people develop.
Lead by empowering others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building
- coaching
- community projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can serving leadership balance with decisive action?
- When does serving become enabling?
May ignore the need for decisive authority in crises.