Unfortunately Lutze allowed his wife and the family's friendship with Brauchitsch to manoeuvre him into excessive opposition to the SS. Everywhere he criticises and grumbles. Everywhere he feels that his SA has been put in the shade. He has got into the wrong hands.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker criticizes Lutze for being overly influenced by his wife’s family ties, opposing the SS, and feeling his SA is sidelined.
- In plain terms
- Lutze is swayed by personal ties and resents SS dominance.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal relationships can bias leadership decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do personal ties affect organizational politics?
- What can prevent bias from personal relationships?
Another view
The critique is subjective and lacks concrete examples.
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