There is no doubt that Jacomoni and Visconti Prasca have a large share of the responsibility in the Albanian affair, but the real blame must be sought elsewhere. It lies entirely with the Duce's command. This is a command that he, the Duce, cannot hold. Let him leave everything to us, and when things go wrong let him punish those responsible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Badoglio assigns blame for the Albanian affair to the Duce's command and suggests shifting responsibility.
- In plain terms
- He says the leader is responsible for failures and should let subordinates handle issues.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should accept blame when things go wrong.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is truly responsible for failure?
- How should leaders handle blame?
Another view
Shifting blame downward may undermine trust in leadership.
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