Samenleving, Wet en Politiek - Autoriteit en leiderschap

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

een leger schapen onder leiding van een leeuw zou een leger leeuwen onder leiding van een schaap verslaan

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

als de kat weg is, spelen de muizen

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

in het land der blinden is de eenogige man koning

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

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

een knikje van een heer is een ontbijt voor een dwaas

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

beter de kop van een hond zijn dan de staart van een leeuw

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

iedereen houdt van een heer

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

goede meesters zijn altijd goede dienaren

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

ongemakkelijk ligt het hoofd dat de kroon draagt

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