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What does it mean?
Goebbels is described as lacking respect and consideration for others.
In plain terms
Goebbels did not respect anyone.
What can you take from it?
Leadership requires respect for others.

Where it applies

  • management
  • leadership
  • office politics

Putting it to work

  • practice empathy
  • build respect
  • lead considerately

Questions to consider

  • Do you respect others?
  • How does power affect behavior?

Another view

It may reflect bias rather than truth.

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