I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A leader's role is to align with the will of the people they lead.
- In plain terms
- Leaders should follow the people to stay true to their role.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership requires responsiveness to public will.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should leaders lead or follow?
- Where does true authority come from?
Another view
It suggests leaders have no independent vision or duty.
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