Leadership and responsibility
A superior who works on his own development sets an almost irresistible example.
— Peter Drucker (1909–2005), MANAGEMENT: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices (1973) — Part 2, p. 427

Leadership and responsibility

What it means

A leader who keeps developing themselves sets an example others find hard to ignore. Leading by example starts with self-improvement.

About the author

Peter Drucker — American management consultant and author (1909–2005).

Source and verification

Source
MANAGEMENT: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices (1973) — Part 2, p. 427
Reference
Peter Drucker on Wikiquote
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