“Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way”

“Delegation means the conferring of a specified authority by a higher authority. In its essence it involves a dual responsibility. The one to vhom responsibility is delegated becomes responsible to the superior for doing the job. but the superior remains responsible for getting the Job done. This principle of delegation is the center of all processes in formal organization. Delegation is inherent in the very nature of the relation between superior and subordinate. The moment the objective calls for the organized effort of more than one person, there is always leadership with its delegation of duties.”

James D. Mooney (1884–1957) American businessman

“You'll never understand the way the worlds really work until you surround yourself with people from all sorts of weird backgrounds.”

Brian K. Vaughan (1976) American screenwriter, comic book creator

“Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves.”

Colin Powell (1937) Former U.S. Secretary of State and retired four-star general

“Surround yourself with people that make you believe in your power.”

Ralph Smart

“Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.”

Oprah Winfrey (1954) American businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist

“Surround yourself with people who are good for your soul, mind and body.”

Ralph Smart

“Clearing out all your misery gets you out of the way. You cease being an obstacle, not only to yourself but to anyone else. Only then are you free to serve and enjoy other people.”

Elizabeth Gilbert book Eat, Pray, Love

“Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.”

John Wooden (1910–2010) American basketball coach

“What are friends for? They are the ultimate reflection of yourself. Always surround yourself with people who inspire you and return the favor by giving them the best of you.”

Jenny McCarthy (1972) American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host