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Hesselbein on Leadership

This book delves into the leadership philosophy of Dr. Peter F. Drucker, offering insights and strategies for effective leadership in various organizational settings. It explores the core principles of leadership and provides practical advice for leaders seeking to inspire and motivate their teams. more

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Frances Hesselbein
Frances Hesselbein

Frances Hesselbein is an American author born on November 1, 1916. Her works primarily focus on leadership and organizational management, particularly known for her contributions to the leadership of non-profit organizations. more

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“Leaders need to remember that the point of leading is not to cross the finish line first. It's to take people across the finish line with you. For that reason, leaders must deliberately slow their pace, stay connected to their people, enlist others to help fulfill the vision, and keep people going. You can't do that if you're running too far ahead of your people.”

“In my organizations I don't have employees; I have teammates. Yes, I do pay people and offer them benefits. But people don't work for me. They work with me. We are working together to fulfill the vision. Without them, I cannot succeed. Without me, they cannot succeed. We're a team. We reach our goals together. We need each other. If we didn't, then one of us is in the wrong place.”

“The purpose of leadership is to take others to the top. And when you take others who might not make it to the top otherwise, there's no other feeling like it in the world. To those who have never had the experience, you can't explain it. To those who have, you don't need to.”

“The important task rarely must be done today, or even this week...But the urgent task calls for instant action...The momentary appeal of these tasks seems irresistible and important, and they devour our energy. But in the light of time's perspective, their deceptive prominence fades; with a sense of loss we recall the vital tasks we pushed aside. We realize we've become slaves to the tyranny of the urgent.”