Against a tenacious enemy, this young commodore bequeathed a legacy of combat leadership to future generations of naval officers. ~ David Curtis Skaggs and Gerald T. Altoff, in A Signal Victory. (1997)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Perry's leadership in battle set an example for future naval officers.
- In plain terms
- He showed great leadership that others learned from.
- What can you take from it?
- Lead by example in tough times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of leader do you want to be?
- How do you teach others?
Another view
Legacy depends on how history remembers the fight.
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