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The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal
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"The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully"

- Walter Lippmann

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This quote by Walter Lippmann speaks with the value of excellent management. It recommends that a great leader must have the ability to develop a circumstance that can be managed and maintained by those who follow them, even if they lack the same level of genius. This indicates that a good leader ought to be able to develop a scenario that is sustainable and can be handled without their direct participation. It also recommends that a great leader ought to have the ability to develop a circumstance that is beneficial to those who follow them, even if they do not have the very same level of genius. This quote talks to the value of leaving a legacy that can be handled and maintained by those who come after us, even if they do not have the very same level of genius. It is a pointer that excellent management is not only about attaining success, however likewise about creating a scenario that can be handled and maintained by those who follow us.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Lippmann between September 23, 1889 and December 14, 1974. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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