Imitation is for shirkers, like-minded-ness for the comfort lovers, unifying for the creators.
Mary Parker FollettIt is possible to conceive conflict as not necessarily a wasteful outbreak of incompatibilities, but a normal process by which socially valuable differences register themselves for the enrichment of all concerned.
Mary Parker Follettwe should think not only of what the leader does to the group, but also of what the group does to the leader.
Mary Parker FollettThe most successful leader of all is the one who sees another picture not yet actualized. He sees the things which are not yet there... Above all, he should make his co-workers see that it is not his purpose which is to be achieved, but a common purpose, born of the desires and the activities of the group.
Mary Parker Follett