Leader Quote by Colin Powell
“I think leadership is both a trained thing and a natural gift.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Forum, 1998
Leadership combines learned skills and innate talent.
In simple terms: Leadership is both taught and natural.
Key Takeaway
Develop both skill and intuition.
Themes
leadership
development
talent
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military command
- corporate management
- community organizing
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture natural talent?
- What training best complements innate ability?
A Different Perspective
R talent may be overemphasized.
