Think what we're going to do to him We're going to make him the best military commander in history. And then put the fate of the world on his shoulders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Training someone to be the best leader comes with immense responsibility and risk.
- In plain terms
- Making someone great means putting the world on their shoulders.
- What can you take from it?
- Great leadership requires great responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you ready for the burden?
- What defines a great leader?
Another view
Not everyone wants or can handle such responsibility.
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