FOLLOW THE LEADER
FURTHER QUOTATIONS ON
LEADERS AS PA R T N E R S
- RELATIONSHIPS:
- Relationships are essentially transactional. But the reality is that most
of the greatest achievements and the greatest joys in life come through
relationships that are transformational. The transactional approach
grows out of the mechanical, controlling, a ‘managing things’
paradigm. People are essentially seen as bionic units to whom we can
delegate to get more done, or as to be handled efficiently so that we can
get back to our schedule...But interdependence is not transactional;
it’s transformational. It literally changes those who are party to it. It
takes into consideration the full reality of the uniqueness and capacity
of each individual and the rich, serendipitous potential of creating
synergistic third alternatives that are far better than individuals could
ever come up with on their own...interdependence is the richness
of relationships, the adventure of discovery, the spontaneity and
deep fulfillment of putting people ahead of schedules, and the joy
of creating together what did not exist before...Almost without
exception, everything people identify as really important has
to do with others...Our greatest joy – and our greatest pain –
comes in our relationships with others.^32
- Genuine brotherly love, sisterly companionship, is absolutely essential
for all who would pursue a path of purpose and meaning...How many
people foolishly cast the living wealth of friendship into the furnace of
personal ambition, sacrificing meaningful relationships for things that
neither last nor satisfy the heart.^33
- A good leader must value relationships. It is only as he loves and
respects and serves people that they will respect and trust him.^34
- It has been noted that less than 25% of an individual’s success
depends on skill and intelligence, while over 75% is based on their
ability to build relationships. Business educator, H. Chandler Hunt
surveyed business employees and found only 24% were held back by
business skills. The rest were lacking in skills of human relations.^35
- Leadership grows out of relationships.^36
