I think the job of leadership is to expand what can be…
“I think the job of leadership is to expand what can be talked about and to get consensus on the nature of the problem, and that is most of the job. Because once you do that, once you have diagnosis, treatment options are obvious.”
About This Quote
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Effective leadership clarifies problems, builds consensus, and paves the way for solutions.
In simple terms: Define issues, unite people, then act.
Clarify problems, seek agreement, act.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- crisis management
- policy development
- project planning
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you foster agreement?
- What if consensus stalls?
Consensus can be hard to achieve in diverse groups.