Quotation by
John Kenneth Galbraith
All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.
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Great leaders stand out because they directly address the biggest fear or concern that their people face during their era. Their main role is to face this central worry head-on, rather than focusing on many other qualities or actions.
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