It’s Better To Be A Dumb Leader

The co-founder of the industry changing company, Square, Jim McKelvey once said, “”No one will care that you’re smart, it will only matter that you’re right!” This quote leads me to believe that there are actually advantages of being a “dumb leader”.

It's not the leader's job to possess a wealth of knowledge on the subjects at hand, but to employ those minds who do. #WIW #buildingleaders

— Derek J. Murphy (@iamderekjmurphy) May 10, 2017

Not knowing is actually to a leader's advantage, because it positions them to find good and up to date information. #WIW #buildingleaders

— Derek J. Murphy (@iamderekjmurphy) May 10, 2017

Not knowing also causes leaders to depend on their teams to figure it out, making them lead, as opposed to dictating. #WIW #buildingleaders

— Derek J. Murphy (@iamderekjmurphy) May 10, 2017

Not knowing may also help create a culture of clear, simple communication, devoid of intellectual and industry speak. #WIW #buildingleaders

— Derek J. Murphy (@iamderekjmurphy) May 10, 2017

So in this context, it won't matter what you brought to the table, but what's taken away, and the end results. #WIW #buildingleaders

— Derek J. Murphy (@iamderekjmurphy) May 10, 2017

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