Quote by Vernon Jordan

I had a sense of what leadership meant and what it could do for you. So am I surprised that I am sitting up here on the 62nd floor of Rockefeller Plaza? No.

I had a sense of what leadership meant and what it could do

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This quote suggests that the person speaking had a clear understanding of leadership and its potential impact. They express that their current position and success, symbolized by sitting on the 62nd floor of Rockefeller Plaza, does not come as a surprise to them. This implies that their understanding and embodiment of leadership principles have contributed to their achievement and position of power.

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