Antidote Quote by Charlotte Beers
“Resolving to influence and persuade others will require a degree of personal passion and a depth of caring that you are willing to express and act on. I can tell you this: it will make you feel very vulnerable. The only antidote is to believe you are after a worthwhile change and that you are likely to be the right one to lead this particular charge.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business leadership conference, 2010
Leading others requires deep passion, caring, and vulnerability; believing in a worthwhile cause fuels courage.
In simple terms: Leadership needs passion and vulnerability.
Key Takeaway
Lead with purpose and courage.
Themes
leadership
vulnerability
purpose
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team building
- organizational change
- public speaking
Key Concepts
empathy
courage
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What cause drives your leadership?
- How do you manage fear when leading?
A Different Perspective
Vulnerability can be exploited by skeptics.
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