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What does it mean?
This asserts that one individual holds total control over a group or situation.
In plain terms
One person is in charge of everyone.
What can you take from it?
Recognize true leaders.

Where it applies

  • management
  • governance

Putting it to work

  • identifying decision makers

Questions to consider

  • Who holds power in your group?
  • Is one leader enough?

Another view

Shared leadership often works better than one rule.

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