It is the duty of government to make it difficult for people to do wrong, easy to do right.
William E. GladstoneRead
If you are going to call out your teammates, you have to call out yourself, too. You can't just separate yourself from the rest, because if you are going to get 90 percent of the credit when you win, you have to be willing to take 90 percent of the blame when you lose.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leadership requires accountability, both for successes and failures.
Jeff Van Gundy emphasizes the importance of accountability in leadership and teamwork. He suggests that true leaders not only take credit for successes but also accept responsibility for failures, fostering a culture of mutual support and unity among team members. This quote highlights the necessity of self-reflection and fairness in assessing both individual and collective contributions within a team dynamic.
Themes
LeadershipAccountabilityTeamworkResponsibilitySuccessFailure
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to a sports team emphasizing teamwork and accountability.
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