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Theodore Hesburgh

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

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Leadership requires a clear and confident direction to guide others effectively. If a leader is unsure or unclear about their goals, they will fail to inspire or unite people.

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