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“He was of the mold from which great men are made. Having said of anything 'Let it be done' he at once felt not only that it was accomplished, but that he had done it himself.” quote by Heywood Broun
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““He was of the mold from which great men are made. Having said of anything 'Let it be done' he at once felt not only that it was accomplished, but that he had done it himself.””

Heywood Broun

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Source Essay: The Art of Leadership, 1935

Great men act decisively, feeling both the act and its completion as their own.

In simple terms: Decisive action defines greatness.

Key Takeaway

Take decisive action and own the outcome.

Themes

leadership decisiveness self‑efficacy achievement

Mood

determined assertive

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • team leadership
  • project management
  • personal goals
  • crisis response

Key Concepts

agency confidence personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does decisiveness become arrogance?
  • How can one ensure actions are ethical?
A Different Perspective

Risk of overconfidence leading to reckless decisions.

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