He became the perfect regimental commander...the younger officers came to adore him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A specific regimental commander earned great admiration from younger officers due to his perfection in the role.
- In plain terms
- He was a perfect leader that his subordinates adored.
- What can you take from it?
- Excellence in leadership wins deep respect from those you lead.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader perfect?
- How do you earn adoration?
Another view
Perfection in command can sometimes lead to authoritarianism.
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