Crisis Quote by Ernest Hemingway
“When you give power to an executive you do not know who will be filling that position when the time of crisis comes.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown political commentary, date unknown
Delegating authority without knowing future leaders creates vulnerability during crises.
In simple terms: Power given without knowing successors can be risky.
Vet successors before crises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate board decisions
- government emergency planning
- family business transitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure continuity of competent leadership?
- What safeguards can mitigate unknown successors?
If the executive is incompetent, the crisis may worsen.