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What does it mean?
Preparedness is framed as the core duty of a governor.
In plain terms
A governor must be ready for anything.
What can you take from it?
Preparation is a leader's main job.

Where it applies

  • government roles
  • crisis management
  • political expectations

Putting it to work

  • planning for disasters
  • evaluating leaders

Questions to consider

  • What does true preparedness look like?
  • Is preparation enough for leadership?

Another view

It oversimplifies governance to just readiness.

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