We should never allow ourselves to be bullied by an either-or. There is often the possibility of something better than either of these two alternatives.
Mary Parker FollettThe manager cannot share his power with division superintendent or foreman or workman, but he can give them opportunities for developing their power.
Mary Parker FollettI do not think that we have psychological and ethical and economic problems. We have human problems, with psychological, ethical and economical aspects, and as many others as you like.
Mary Parker FollettLaw should seek far more than mere reconciliation; it should be one of the great creative forces of our social life.
Mary Parker FollettNow that we are recognizing more fully the value of the individual, now that management is defining more exactly the function of each, many are coming to regard the leader as the man who can energize his group, who knows how to encourage initiative, how to draw from all what each has to give.
Mary Parker Follett