I'm not the last of the old bosses. I'm the first of the new leaders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Daley frames himself as a forward-looking leader rather than an old boss.
- In plain terms
- He says he’s new leadership, not old style.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders must evolve with the times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is a change in title enough for change?
Another view
He still governed like a traditional boss.
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