Feb 19
Leading by Design - Ingvar Kamprad, Bertil Torekull
It’s getting harder to find the words “helpfulness”, “thrift”, “humbleness”, and “simplicity” in the business lexicon. Hubris and arrogance seem to be the guiding principles of too many modern enterprises. Kamprad was asked, “What is fundamental in leadership?” He said, “Love.” You can roll your eyes if you want, but I wholeheartedly believe in that principle. Kamprad has always viewed his company as an extension of his family. When you treat people as family, I believe you get their best effort. Growing up on a farm can teach you that.
