Quote by Charles de Gaulle

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

Summary

This quote suggests that successful leaders have always carefully orchestrated and controlled their impact on others. They understand the importance of managing how they are perceived and the influence they have on people. True leaders don't leave things to chance; instead, they take deliberate and strategic steps to shape their image and create the desired outcomes. By stage-managing their effects, these leaders are able to inspire, motivate, and garner support from those they lead. This quote highlights the significance of a leader's ability to skillfully guide and manipulate the perceptions and reactions of their followers.

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By Charles de Gaulle

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