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What does it mean?
Leadership involves enabling average individuals to perform at exceptional levels.
In plain terms
A good leader helps normal people do very good work.
What can you take from it?
Great leadership multiplies output by elevating the team's capability.

Where it applies

  • team management
  • training
  • organizational growth

Putting it to work

  • train staff
  • set clear standards

Questions to consider

  • How do you elevate those around you?
  • What makes a leader great?

Another view

Some roles require innate superiority that cannot be trained.

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