And I wanted to say to the mayor of New York all our concern, our admiration for what has been done after this drama, with such an efficiency, very full of clever and heart. I told him that in the French press, when they mention the mayor of New York, they say 'mayor hero' (ph), which is a French expression equivalent to 'Rudy the Rock'.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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