Leaders must be optimists. Their vision was beyond the present and set on a future of real peace and true freedom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Giuliani claims leaders must be optimists with a vision focused on future peace and freedom.
- In plain terms
- Leaders should be optimistic and look toward a future of peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate optimism and future vision in leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a good leader?
- Why focus on the future?
Another view
It assumes optimism is a requirement for effective leadership.
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