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What does it mean?
The speaker aims to be known for promoting peace during their leadership.
In plain terms
I want people to see me as someone who seeks peace.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize peace in leadership goals.

Where it applies

  • political campaign
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • promote diplomacy
  • avoid unnecessary conflict

Questions to consider

  • What defines a peace president?
  • How do you know if you succeeded?

Another view

Peace is often difficult to achieve in practice.

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