Around the corner Quote by Jack Welch
“You talk about seeing around corners as an element of success. That's what differentiates the good leader. Not many people have it. Not many people can predict that corner. That would be a characteristic of great leaders.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business leadership conference, 2005
Great leaders can anticipate hidden opportunities, seeing beyond the obvious.
In simple terms: Leaders spot unseen chances.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate foresight.
Themes
leadership
vision
strategy
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- corporate planning
- innovation
- career development
- crisis management
Key Concepts
anticipation
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your predictive skills?
- What risks arise from overconfidence?
A Different Perspective
Predicting future events is uncertain.
