1/4 "Leadership is not defined by the exercise of power but by the capacity to increase the sense of power among those led. The most essential work of the leader is to create more leaders." Mary Parker Follett (1868-1933) #leadership#work#power#internationalwomensday2023
2/4 Mary P. Follett started influencing management and management thinking over a century ago. Her ideas remain deeply relevant to our time – and will continue to be relevant for decades into the future. #internationalwomensday2023
3/4 I'm thankful to have stumbled across an article about Mary P. Follett in my PhD program and then I committed to finding and reading everything, articles and books, that she'd ever written. #internationalwomensday2023
4/4 Mary P. Follett's work, intellectual and practical, formed the foundation for my approach to inquiry-driven leadership & continues to influence my work & life. Grateful for her life & legacy on 2023 International Women's Day! (Image: Perico Pastor) #internationalwomensday2023
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