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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.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“When you give power to an executive you do not know who will be filling that position when the time of crisis comes.”

Ernest Hemingway

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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.

Key Takeaway

Vet successors before crises.

Themes

leadership risk crisis management

Mood

cautious serious

Type

advisory political

When to use this quote

  • corporate board decisions
  • government emergency planning
  • family business transitions

Key Concepts

succession planning trust accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure continuity of competent leadership?
  • What safeguards can mitigate unknown successors?
A Different Perspective

If the executive is incompetent, the crisis may worsen.

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