Peter Jennings was a great man and the consummate professional. His reassuring presence will be missed by all of us.~ Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Powell honors Jennings as a respected professional whose presence mattered to many.
- In plain terms
- He was admired and will be missed.
- What can you take from it?
- Professional respect endures beyond a career.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure professional respect?
- Who has left a mark on you?
Another view
It offers general praise without specific examples.
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