People think that at the top there isn't much room. They tend to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room at the top.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thatcher challenges the belief that leadership is rare, asserting there is plenty of room at the top for more leaders.
- In plain terms
- There is plenty of room at the top for leadership, not just a small space.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe there is room at the top for your leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from seeking the top?
- How do we create more space?
Another view
Structural barriers often limit access to top positions regardless of capacity.
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