Strong managers who make tough decisions to cut jobs provide the only true job security in today's world. Weak managers are the problem. Weak managers destroy jobs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong managers who make tough decisions ensure job security, while weak managers destroy jobs.
- In plain terms
- Good bosses make hard choices to save jobs.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong leadership ensures job security.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a manager strong?
- How do you view job security?
Another view
Cutting jobs can harm morale even if it saves the company.
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