--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Well more than two thirds of the press…" description: "\"“Well more than two thirds of the press releases from Douglas MacArthur's command reference only one person – himself.”\" — Stanley Weintraub" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d1/stanley-weintraub-92090_leadership_well-more-than-two-thirds-of-the-press-r_1656566.jpg" --- # Well more than two thirds of the press releases from… ![“Well more than two thirds of the press releases from Douglas MacArthur's command reference only one person – himself.” quote by Stanley Weintraub](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d1/stanley-weintraub-92090_leadership_well-more-than-two-thirds-of-the-press-r_1656566.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d1/stanley-weintraub-92090_leadership_well-more-than-two-thirds-of-the-press-r_1656566.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7d1/stanley-weintraub-92090_leadership_well-more-than-two-thirds-of-the-press-r_1656566.jpg) > ““Well more than two thirds of the press releases from Douglas MacArthur's command reference only one person – himself.”” Stanley Weintraub ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A leader who constantly promotes himself eclipses others and creates a self‑centered narrative. **In simple terms:** Self‑promotion overshadows others. Key Takeaway Beware of ego‑driven leadership. Themes leadership ego self‑promotion image authority Mood critical reflective Type leadership:1 Macarthur:1 Narcissism:1 Person:0 Self promotion:1 Douglas Macarthur:0 Macarthur Command:0 Reference Person:0 When to use this quote - corporate meetings - political campaigns - media interviews Key Concepts narcissism public relations media focus Questions to Reflect On - How does self‑promotion affect team morale? - What checks can limit ego? 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