“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of delegation and trust. A good executive knows how to choose the right people and trust them to get the job done without micromanaging. This requires both discernment in hiring talent and restraint in not interfering. In a world where control is often seen as necessary, this quote reminds us that trust and autonomy are drivers of performance and motivation.
How to apply it daily
Identify a task you currently micromanage. Delegate it entirely to a team member and set a rule not to intervene until the deadline.
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