Family Quote by Joshua Green
““salesman and turned to politics to feed his family). . . . Businessmen are accustomed to taking risk, however business risk is often partially assigned, buffered, or diluted with partners, alliances, or vendors, insurance or legal shields such as the corporate veil, which reduce personal exposure. Political risk, on the other hand, is purely personal and almost impossible to allocate—the risk of loss is 100 percent on the candidate (blaming campaign managers or other outside factors is usually regarded as lame; the candidate is regarded by the public as solely responsible for his campaign).””
About This Quote
Business leaders face personal political risk unlike shared business risk, making them fully accountable for campaign outcomes.
In simple terms: Political risk is personal and fully borne by the candidate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal accountability in political ventures.
Themes
risk
accountability
politics
business
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- running for office
- public scrutiny
- campaign management
Key Concepts
personal exposure
corporate veil
political campaigns
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for personal accountability in politics?
- What safeguards can reduce personal exposure?
A Different Perspective
Political risk may be mitigated by strong team support, though ultimate blame remains.
![“I'm defining [presidential courage] pretty narrowly. It's not only taking a big political risk but it's also the risk that in the hindsight of history, people think it's wise.” quote by Michael Beschloss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6e/michael-beschloss-13530_bigs_i-m-defining-presidential-courage-pretty_2119899.jpg)
