"He's a novice, but he's had these - he's experienced in leadership in tight circumstances. He started - he dropped the first bomb, led the first air strike into North Vietnam"
- James Stockdale
About this Quote
This quote by James Stockdale is describing a newbie leader who has had some experience in management in difficult situations. He is being applauded for his guts and effort in leading the first air campaign into North Vietnam. This leader is being commended for his bravery and willingness to handle a difficult task regardless of his absence of experience. It is clear that this leader has the prospective to be a fantastic leader, as he has currently shown his capability to handle difficult tasks and lead in challenging scenarios. This quote is a testimony to the power of guts and effort, and how it can be used to achieve great things, even in the face of inexperience.
This quote is written / told by James Stockdale between December 23, 1923 and July 5, 2005. He was a famous Soldier from USA.
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