Another Quote

I came across this quote today as I was proofing a new issue of one of our magazines.

"A good leader recognizes their own weaknesses and looks to others to help complement both themselves and their team."

Here's the thing I thought of with this...by looking to others we actually allow them the chance to succeed as well. When we do everything ourselves then we rob others of opportunities to succeed, or even fail. it's selfish to do everything on our own.

I spent a lot of my life feeling like I had to "do it all" and "do it all myself". I don't believe that anymore. In fact, I'd rather do less so that I can spend more time doing the things I love...and also some things that stretch me. There's a reason publishers hire writers, editors, designers, distribution specialists, etc. Because they are very good at what they do. Doesn't mean the publisher couldn't try to publish an entire magazine by himself, but by utilizing other people's talents, he is allowing others to help him become successful. And in turn, those other people become successful too.