commenting retrospectively on General Eisenhower, his Chief of Staff in the Philippines prior to WWII- 'He was the best clerk I ever had.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker retrospectively calls Eisenhower his best clerk during their time in the Philippines.
- In plain terms
- Eisenhower was the best clerk I had when we were in the Philippines.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership recognition can come in humble terms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we recognize staff roles?
- What defines a best clerk?
Another view
Calling a general a clerk may understate his contributions.
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