He (Hitler) knew even less than the rest. He allowed himself to be taken for a sucker by everyone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He asserts that Hitler was less knowledgeable than others and was easily fooled.
- In plain terms
- He says Hitler was ignorant and gullible.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders can be misled if they lack expertise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mechanisms protect leaders from being misled?
- How does leader competence affect outcomes?
Another view
The claim is a personal opinion without supporting evidence.
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