I have some strategical vision, I could calculate some few moves ahead and I have an intellect that is badly missed in the country which is run by generals and colonels.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking and intellect in leadership, contrasting it with military leadership.
Garry Kasparov highlights his own capability for strategic foresight and intellectual insight, suggesting that these qualities are often overlooked in a society led predominantly by military figures. He seems to advocate for the value of strategic planning and critical thinking in governance and decision-making processes, as opposed to a purely militaristic approach.
In practice
In a business seminar discussing the importance of strategic thinking in leadership.
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