Leader Quote by Christie Golden
““But it is the mark of a leader, to hold all possibilities, even the unpleasant—even the unthinkable.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dark Moon Rising, 2018
A true leader must consider every outcome, even those that are uncomfortable or unimaginable.
In simple terms: Leaders must accept all possibilities.
Key Takeaway
Consider all scenarios.
Themes
leadership
decisionmaking
vision
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Business strategy
- crisis planning
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Strategic foresight
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What uncomfortable possibilities have you ignored?
- How can you balance openness with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Overanalysis can stall action.
![“[Humans'] capacity to intervene, to compare, to judge, to decide, to choose, to desist makes them capable of acts of greatness, of dignity, and, at the same time, of the unthinkable in terms of indignity.” quote by Paulo Freire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4e6/paulo-freire-1551_capable_humans-capacity-to-intervene-to-compare_103884.jpg)
