What is good for our customers is also in the long run good for us.
Ingvar KampradRead
If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example. I have to do so for all the Ikea employees.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Good leadership is about setting a positive example for others to follow.
In this quote, Ingvar Kamprad emphasizes that effective leadership is not merely about authority or making decisions, but rather about demonstrating the behaviors and values one wishes to see in their team. By committing to lead by example, a leader cultivates a culture of excellence, accountability, and inspiration among their employees.
Themes
LeadershipExampleInfluenceEmployeesValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a leadership workshop discussing best practices, this quote could be shared to highlight the importance of leading by example.
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