“Iput most problems into my group’s hands and leave it to them to carry the ball from there. I serve merely as a catalyst, mirroring back the people’s thoughts and feelings so that they can better understand them.”
“It’s foolish to make decisions oneself on matters that affect people. I always talk things over with my subordinates, but I make it clear to them that I’m the one who has to have the final say.”
“Once I have decided on a course of action, I do my best to sell my ideas to my employees.”
“I’m being paid to lead. If I let a lot of other people make the decisions I should be making, then I’m not worth my salt.”
“I believe in getting things done. I can’t waste time calling meetings. Someone has to call the shots around here, and I think ...
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