Elected leaders who forget how they got there won't the next time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaders must remember their origins to avoid losing future support.
- In plain terms
- Leaders who forget their roots will not get re-elected.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember your roots to maintain leadership support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay grounded in your role?
- Who got you here and how do you honor them?
Another view
Leadership requires adapting beyond original platforms sometimes.
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