It is difficult to be king when the gods are changing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leadership becomes difficult when the underlying values or powers governing society are in flux.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to lead when the rules or gods are changing.
- What can you take from it?
- Stable values are needed for effective leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you lead in chaos?
- What holds society together?
Another view
Sometimes changing gods are necessary for progress.
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