5 Obscure Quotes for Excellent Leadership

Every person you meet is wiser than you

Max Klein
6 min readApr 6, 2021
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One of the greatest things I’ve ever learned in life is that everyone around you has something they can teach you. The mailman. The toxic boss. The young child. The loving parent. The crazy neighbor. In that way, every person is wiser than you in some way.

When you realize this, you can more easily tap into wisdom from everywhere that will not only make you a better boss, but a better human being.

Realizing this fact has made me more humble. It’s made me a better listener. Both of these traits are conducive to being a leader people want to follow.

I love quotes from famous people or industry experts. I’ve learned from some of the greatest leaders in the world as a Marine. But I wanted to share with you some wisdom I’ve learned from non-famous people around me to show you how anyone can teach you at any time if you just keep your ears open.

This wisdom helped me be a better boss and I think it can help you too.

1. The Quote That Helps Me Lead By Example

Years ago my dad asked teenage me to sweep the kitchen floor. It was a simple request and a simple task. I got the broom and dustpan and started to sweep…if you want to call…

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Max Klein
Max Klein

Written by Max Klein

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