Admire Quote by Norman Schwarzkopf
“I admire men of character and I judge character not by how men deal with their superiors, but mostly how they deal with their subordinates. And that, to me, is where you find out what the character of a man is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Address, Norman Schwarzkopf, 1990
Character is revealed by how one treats those below them, not just superiors.
In simple terms: How you treat subordinates shows true character.
Key Takeaway
Observe treatment of subordinates.
Themes
leadership
character
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- Management
- Military command
- Mentorship
- Team building
Key Concepts
Ethics
Power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess character in everyday interactions?
- What biases affect your judgment of others?
A Different Perspective
Superiors also matter for a full picture.
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