Conflict is resolved not through compromise, but through invention.

- Mary Parker Follett

The most successful leader of all is the one who sees another picture not yet actualized. He sees the things which are not yet there... Above all, he…

- Mary Parker Follett

Leader and followers are both following the invisible leader - the common purpose. The best executives put this common purpose clearly before their g…

- Mary Parker Follett

We must face life as it is and understand that diversity is its most essential feature.

- Mary Parker Follett

Part of the task of the leader is to make others participate in his leadership. The best leader knows how to make his followers actually feel power t…

- Mary Parker Follett

Unity, not uniformity, must be our aim. We attain unity only through variety. Differences must be integrated, not annihilated, not absorbed.

- Mary Parker Follett

We should never allow ourselves to be bullied by an either-or. There is often the possibility of something better than either of these two alternativ…

- Mary Parker Follett

The insight to see possible new paths, the courage to try them, the judgment to measure results - these are the qualities of a leader.

- Mary Parker Follett

Many people tell me what I ought to do and just how I ought to do it, but Few have made me want to do something.

- Mary Parker Follett