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What does it mean?
Giuliani expresses admiration for the Mayor's efficiency and heart post-drama.
In plain terms
He praises the Mayor's work using a French term meaning hero.
What can you take from it?
International recognition can validate leadership.

Where it applies

  • diplomatic exchanges
  • press conferences
  • public tributes

Putting it to work

  • public diplomacy
  • speech making
  • media relations

Questions to consider

  • Does external praise matter for leadership?
  • What makes a mayor a hero?

Another view

It relies on external validation to confirm internal success.

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