The general holds back his cavalry to a pace that suits his infantry, for if its infantry is left behind, the cavalry will be surrounded by the enemy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaders must balance speed with their weakest units to avoid failure. Moving too fast for some leaves them vulnerable.
- In plain terms
- Move at a speed that everyone can keep up with to avoid failure.
- What can you take from it?
- Coordinate group speed to prevent leaving anyone behind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is falling behind in your efforts?
- How do you balance speed and unity?
Another view
Sometimes speed is more valuable than perfect coordination.
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