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What does it mean?
Too many leaders are chosen for having a public voice rather than merit, including the speaker.
In plain terms
Leaders are often picked for being heard on media, not for their worth.
What can you take from it?
Avoid letting public visibility alone determine leadership selection.

Where it applies

  • public discourse
  • career advancement
  • media influence

Putting it to work

  • assess merit over visibility
  • reflect on self-promotion

Questions to consider

  • What makes a true leader?
  • How do you validate yourself?

Another view

Public voice can sometimes correlate with actual influence or skill.

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