The book Leadership is an Art by Max De Pree, is the single book that has had profound influence on my leadership style. I'm fortunate enough to lead some of the most outstanding and humble folks and the ideas of the book has helped me to make a small difference in their lives. I'll share key concepts of the book in a few posts.
Lacking the last 5 yards of the race, makes the first 95 point-less. Elegant leaders always reach for completeness. Mark of Elegance:
“Our search for elegance, for completeness, for potential, is a search that should never end”
Lacking the last 5 yards of the race, makes the first 95 point-less. Elegant leaders always reach for completeness. Mark of Elegance:
- A complete relationship needs a covenant
- To give one’s time doesn’t always mean giving ones involvement
- Hierarchy provide connections, equality makes the hierarchy responsive
- Opportunity needs to be linked to accountability
- A whale is as unique as a cactus
- When rewards become our goals, we are only pursuing part of our work. Goals are to be pursued
- Rewards complete the process by bringing joy. Leaders are obligated to provide joy
“Our search for elegance, for completeness, for potential, is a search that should never end”
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