Books / Readings, Community, Leadership
An Intriguing Quote
We all run across quotes by others that get our attention. Here’s one that struck me today:
“the moment you hand power over to other people, you get an explosion of curiosity, innovation, and effort.”
This comes from the book, The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us And What We Can Do About It, by Joshua Cooper Ramo.
I was taught by my parents that if something is going to be done right, you have to do it yourself. Were any of you taught to think in this way? Yet, in some of the committees I’ve served on, I’m amazed at the creativity that develops when we let go of ego and just focus on creating the best thing possible. The results can be amazing sometimes, and the event/thing can turn out far better than if I had done it by myself.
Can you resonate with this?
What quotes have stimulated you recently?
22 Feb 2012 Jeff Glass