I'm the world's worst disciplinarian. There's too much responsibility in being a leader! You have to have the dignity and authority of a leader, and that's all so heavy!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leading requires dignity and authority which feels like a heavy burden.
- In plain terms
- Being a leader is hard because it needs too much responsibility.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership carries a heavy weight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How heavy is your role?
- Do you feel the weight of authority?
Another view
Some leaders find authority empowering rather than heavy.
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