As more women 'lean in' and we collectively continue to fight sexism, there's another barrier to progress that hasn't been addressed: Many men who would like to see more women leaders are afraid to speak up about it.
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Morale is faith in the man at the top.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Morale depends on trust and confidence in leadership.
This quote emphasizes the importance of leadership in maintaining the morale of a group or organization. When people have faith in their leader's abilities and intentions, they are more likely to be motivated and positive, which contributes to a strong and productive environment.
Themes
MoraleLeadershipTrustFaithConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
During a company meeting, I used this quote to highlight the importance of leadership on employee morale.
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