Donkey Quote by Erich Ludendorff
“Leadership: Lions led by donkeys.”
About This Quote
Leadership can be disastrous when incompetent people are in charge, leading to poor outcomes.
In simple terms: Bad leaders cause failure.
Key Takeaway
Choose competent leaders.
Themes
leadership
competence
failure
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
advice
historical
When to use this quote
- political elections
- corporate hiring
- military command
Key Concepts
organizational theory
history
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess leadership ability?
- What mechanisms ensure competence?
A Different Perspective
Not all leaders are clearly incompetent.
