Kaltenbrunner's predecessor, Taus, did not exert enough authority over the Austrian SS. Kaltenbrunner, in addition to showing a fanatical loyalty to Himmler, apparently got the job done.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker contrasts a predecessor's lack of authority with his own success in enforcing loyalty.
- In plain terms
- My boss didn't have enough control, but I made sure things got done.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong authority is often needed to implement organizational goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is strict loyalty important?
- How do you measure leadership success?
Another view
Enforcing loyalty through fear can have negative long-term consequences.
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