It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice t... — Nelson Mandela

It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.

Author: Nelson Mandela

Insight: Most leadership advice tells you to grab the spotlight and make your vision known. But Mandela spotted something different: people actually follow leaders who seem less interested in credit than in making their team shine. When things go well, you step back and let others own it. When things get risky, you move forward first. This sounds almost counterintuitive because we assume leaders need visibility to stay relevant. Yet anyone who's worked under both types knows the difference. The boss who talks constantly about "our success" while staying safe? People move on. The one who genuinely throws herself into the hard parts and celebrates the wins others delivered? People stick around and show up differently for her next challenge. The practical twist is that this approach actually builds deeper loyalty than any amount of charisma could. When your team knows you'll face the risk but won't steal their moment of recognition, they stop viewing you as someone to impress or appease. They start viewing you as someone worth going hard for. That's when real things get done.

Source: Long Walk to Freedom