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What does it mean?
The speaker views confrontations with the press as a way to balance out the positive aspects of being president.
In plain terms
I expect tough questions from the press to balance the good parts of the job.
What can you take from it?
Press criticism balances out presidential praise.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • public office

Putting it to work

  • managing press relations
  • expecting critique

Questions to consider

  • Is press pressure helpful?
  • How does a leader handle scrutiny?

Another view

Not all confrontations may be constructive.

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