I was surprised when shortly after New Year's Day of 1983, the Governor of Texas summoned me to his office, because I hadn't been aware that he knew I was in town.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author was surprised by a meeting request from the Governor of Texas because he assumed the Governor did not know he was there. This highlights assumptions about privacy and awareness in formal settings.
- In plain terms
- Someone was surprised a leader knew they were in town.
- What can you take from it?
- Assumptions about privacy can be incorrect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do leaders know about visitors?
- Why do we assume privacy?
Another view
High-profile individuals often have better information than assumed.
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