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I am a leader by default, only because nature does not allow a vacuum
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"I am a leader by default, only because nature does not allow a vacuum"

- Desmond Tutu

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Desmond Tutu's quote speaks with the concept that leadership is typically thrust upon somebody, rather than chosen. He recommends that when a leadership function is left vacant, somebody will naturally step up to fill it. This is since nature does not enable a vacuum, indicating that when something is missing, something else will take its place. This idea can be used to several situations, from a business to a family. It suggests that when a leader is absent, another person will handle the function, whether they are ready or not. This quote likewise speaks to the concept that management is not constantly a choice, but rather an obligation that is thrust upon somebody. It is a pointer that when a management role is left vacant, someone will step up to fill it, and that it is necessary to be prepared for this obligation.

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Desmond Tutu This quote is written / told by Desmond Tutu between October 7, 1931 and December 26, 2021. He was a famous Leader from South Africa. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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