Laisenia Qarase, Prime Minister of Fiji (2000-): 'For as long as many of us could remember, he dominated our national life. His leadership was marked by discipline, vision and a keen and penetrating intellect. His dedication to this country was total. He worked tirelessly to make a unified nation from different communities; a nation to stand tall as a model of progress and harmony.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject dominated national life through disciplined, visionary leadership aimed at unifying diverse communities.
- In plain terms
- He led with vision and discipline to unite the country.
- What can you take from it?
- Effective leadership unifies diverse communities through consistent vision.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traits make a leader unifying?
- How do you measure total dedication to a country?
Another view
Dominance in national life can sometimes border on authoritarianism.
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