In the great mass of our people there are plenty individuals of intelligence from among whom leadership can be recruited.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leadership can be found among the many intelligent individuals in the general population.
- In plain terms
- You can find good leaders among everyday people.
- What can you take from it?
- Talent for leadership exists widely among the public.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you identify potential leaders around you?
Another view
Access to leadership roles is often unequal.
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