I think it is the most important subject facing this country, but I cannot get any of my ministers to take any notice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill notes that despite recognizing a critical issue, his ministers ignore it.
- In plain terms
- The speaker sees an important problem but his team does not listen.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders often face resistance when pushing priorities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you get teams to listen?
- Who sets priorities?
Another view
It implies personal failure without diagnosing the cause.
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