Joyce was a wonderful woman, but she wasn't Prime Minister, was she?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acknowledging someone's worth while noting their limitations or roles.
- In plain terms
- She was great but not a leader.
- What can you take from it?
- Praise does not equal universal capability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we measure worth?
- What defines leadership?
Another view
It assumes Prime Minister is the only valid role of worth.
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