The statesman's task is to hear God's footsteps marching through history, and to try and catch on to His coattails as He marches past.
Otto Von BismarckRead
Morale is faith in the man at the top.
Interpretation
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.
In practice
During a company meeting, I used this quote to highlight the importance of leadership on employee morale.
The statesman's task is to hear God's footsteps marching through history, and to try and catch on to His coattails as He marches past.
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While their service is ending, our responsibility is just beginning!
If I'm not leading by example, then I'm not doing the right thing. And I want to always do the right thing.
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