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Leader Quote by Terry Pratchett

“The important thing about being a leader is not being right or wrong but being certain. Of course it helps to be right as well, the Abbot conceeded.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““The important thing about being a leader is not being right or wrong but being certain. Of course it helps to be right as well, the Abbot conceeded.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s

Leadership confidence matters more than always being correct; certainty guides action, though correctness is helpful.

In simple terms: Leaders need confidence, not just right answers.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate confidence while staying open to correction.

Themes

leadership confidence decision‑making

Mood

inspirational cautionary

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • team management
  • crisis response
  • political leadership

Key Concepts

certainty authority humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you mistaken confidence for correctness?
  • How do you balance certainty with humility?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can blind leaders to errors.

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