He was governor of an important state and a phenomenon in American political life... It's true he's not an intellectual, but he has street smarts. Plus, Jesse is fun to be around. I have no qualms whatsoever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura describes a governor as fun and smart despite lacking intellectual pedigree.
- In plain terms
- He is smart in a down to earth way and fun to be with.
- What can you take from it?
- Street smarts can be valuable leadership traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a good leader?
- Does formal education matter for governance?
Another view
Fun traits may not correlate with policy competence.
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