Leadership is not manifested by coercion, even against the resented. Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any measures.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Great leadership avoids coercion and pragmatism that ignores ethics. Ends do not justify any means.
- In plain terms
- True leadership doesn't force people or ignore morals.
- What can you take from it?
- Means matter as much as ends in leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader great?
- When do means justify ends?
Another view
Some leaders believe results justify unethical methods.
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