I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- National security takes precedence over personal schedule or privacy.
- In plain terms
- Prioritize national emergencies over any personal commitment.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders must remain accessible during crises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do leaders balance rest and duty?
- When should accessibility override privacy?
Another view
It may encourage constant availability leading to burnout.
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