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What does it mean?
This is a brief commendation of leadership effectiveness during difficult periods.
In plain terms
He was a great leader when things were hard.
What can you take from it?
Good leadership is tested during challenging times.

Where it applies

  • historical review
  • political commentary

Putting it to work

  • evaluate leaders by crisis management

Questions to consider

  • What makes a leader excellent in a crisis?

Another view

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