Gesellschaft, Recht und Politik - Autorität und Führung

used to imply that it is easier to find people who are willing to follow and do the work, but it is much harder to find someone who has the skills and qualities to lead a group effectively

used to imply that effective leadership is more important than size or strength, as a skilled leader can inspire a weaker group to triumph over a stronger one with poor leadership

Eine Armee von Schafen, angeführt von einem Löwen, würde eine Armee von Löwen, angeführt von einem Schaf, besiegen

used to suggest that people will often take advantage of the absence of authority or supervision to do things that they wouldn't do if they were being watched

Wenn die Katze weg ist, spielen die Mäuse

used to say that in a situation where everyone else is ignorant or inexperienced, even someone with limited knowledge or abilities can be considered superior or an expert

Im Land der Blinden ist der Einäugige König

used to imply that when there are issues or wrongdoing within a group, it is often due to a failure of leadership or a lack of accountability at the highest levels

Fische verrotten immer vom Kopf abwärts

used to imply that even a small gesture is enough to satisfy a naive or foolish person who is easily impressed by those in positions of power or influence

Ein Nicken eines Lords ist ein Frühstück für einen Narren

used to suggest that it is preferable to have some control or authority over a small organization than to be under the control of a larger and more powerful one

Lieber der Kopf eines Hundes als der Schwanz eines Löwen

used to imply that people are attracted to those with higher social or economic status and overlook their negative traits in order to be associated with them or benefit from their power and influence

Jeder liebt einen Herrn

used to imply that treating subordinates with kindness, respect, and fairness leads to loyal and hardworking employees

Gute Herren sind immer gute Diener

used to imply that those in positions of power or authority often face great responsibilities and many challenges, which can lead to stress, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping

Unruhig liegt das Haupt, das die Krone trägt

used to imply that if one offers low wages, one is likely to attract and retain workers who are of lower quality, have less experience, or are less motivated to do their job well