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“Leadership is the willingness to put oneself at risk.” quote by John C. Maxwell
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“Leadership is the willingness to put oneself at risk.”

John C. Maxwell

About This Quote

Source Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, 1998

Leadership means accepting personal risk for the sake of others.

In simple terms: Leaders take risks.

Key Takeaway

Embrace responsibility despite danger.

Themes

leadership risk service

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

leadership motivational

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • team guidance
  • crisis management

Key Concepts

ethics courage

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is risk justified?
  • How to mitigate fallout?
A Different Perspective

Risk can endanger leader and followers.

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