A field marshal is born, not made!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims a field marshal is born with innate qualities rather than made by training.
- In plain terms
- Field marshals are born with natural talent.
- What can you take from it?
- True leaders are born not made.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are leaders born or trained?
- What makes a great commander?
Another view
It ignores the role of training and experience.
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