Quote by Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf, vol. 1
The art of leadership, as displayed by really great popular leaders in all ages, consists in consolidating the attention of the people against a single adversary and taking care that nothing will split up that attention into sections. The more the militant energies of the people are directed towards one objective the more will new recruits join the movement, attracted by the magnetism of its unified action, and thus the striking power will be all the more enhanced. The leader of genius must have the ability to make different opponents appear as if they belonged to the one category; for weak and wavering natures among a leader's following may easily begin to be dubious about the justice of their own cause if they have to face different enemies.As soon as the vacillating masses find themselves facing an opposition that is made up of different groups of enemies their sense of objectivity will be aroused and they will ask how is it that all the others can be in the wrong and they themselves, and their movement, alone in the right.
Summary
This quote highlights the strategic approach to leadership, focusing on the consolidation of public attention and unity against a common adversary. Great leaders throughout history are described as being able to rally people by ensuring their attention remains undivided. When the energy of a movement is channeled towards a single objective, it not only attracts new recruits but also strengthens the collective power. Moreover, the quote emphasizes the importance for a leader to present opponents as belonging to a unified category, in order to avoid doubt among followers. By facing a fragmented opposition, people may question the righteousness of their own cause.
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Leadership
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