“A man can only lead when others accept him as their leader, and he has only as much authority as his subjects give to him. All of the brilliant ideas in the world cannot save your kingdom if no one will listen to them.” IfsMenWorldGivingIdeasLeadershipLeaderAcceptingSubjectsAuthorityBrilliantKingdomsBrilliant IdeasInspiring Leader Book:The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn Source: The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn
“Give as few orders as possible," his father had told him once long ago. "Once you've given orders on a subject, you must always give orders on that subject.” GivingLongMotivationalOrderFatherGivenLeadershipInspiringSubjectsLong Ago Book:DUNE Source: DUNE