Taoism & Servant Leadership

 

Why is the sea king of a hundred streams?

Because it lies below them.

Humility gives it its power.

Therefore, those desiring a position

above others must speak humbly.

Those desiring to lead must follow.

Thus it is that when a sage stands above the people,

they do not feel the heaviness of his weight;

and when he stands in front of the people,

they do not feel hurt.

The sage stays low

so the world never tires of exalting him.

He remains a servant

so the world never tires of making him its king.

66^TH Verse of the TAO TE CHING.  From LIVING THE WISDOM OF THE TAO by Wayne Dyer.