The Way of the Shepherd Quotes

“If you give your people halfhearted leadership, you’ll get a halfhearted following. But if you invest yourself in them, if you have a heart for them, your people will return your investment with a heartfelt following.”
― Kevin Leman, The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People

“Great leaders instill a sense of meaning and belonging in their followers by putting the personal imprint of who they are and what they stand for on their people.”
― Kevin Leman, The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People

“THE WAY OF THE SHEPHERD 6. The Rod of Correction Protect: Stand in the gap and fight for your sheep. Correct: Approach discipline as a teaching opportunity. Inspect: Regularly inquire about your people’s progress.”
― Kevin Leman, The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People

“people with negative attitudes don’t have a learner’s heart. Dumping such individuals off your team will hurt in the short run, but not in the long run. You have to remember that star performers with an attitude put a constant drag on everyone else. The price you pay for their performance is constant agitation. People with negative attitudes can’t help but stir the pot.”
― Kevin Leman, The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People

“La rivalidad hace que las personas trabajen unas en contra de otras en vez de trabajar juntas.”
― Anonymous, A la manera de un pastor: Siete principios antiguos para guiar personas productivas

“First, when directing your people, use persuasion, not coercion.5 Instead of making pronouncements, make requests. Offer suggestions and ideas. Don’t dictate and demand; instead, advocate and recommend.”
― Kevin Leman, The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People