Quote by Newt Gingrich

I'm not a natural leader. I'm too intellectual I'm too abstract I think too much.

I'm not a natural leader. I'm too intellectual I'm too abstr

Summary

This quote highlights the belief held by the speaker that their intellectual nature, penchant for abstraction, and overthinking tendencies prevent them from being a natural leader. They perceive leadership as requiring qualities such as spontaneity and practicality, which they feel they lack due to their highly analytical and introspective mindset. The quote suggests that the speaker's introspection hinders their ability to take decisive action and connect with others in a way that is typically expected of leaders.

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Leadership

By Newt Gingrich

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