Quote by Norman Schwarzkopf

You learn far more from negative leadership than from positive leadership. Because you learn how not to do it. And, therefore, you learn how to do it.

You learn far more from negative leadership than from positi

Summary

This quote suggests that negative leadership experiences offer valuable lessons that positively contribute to personal growth and development. By observing and experiencing the shortcomings and failures of negative leaders, individuals gain insights into what not to do. These lessons in turn enhance one's understanding of effective leadership practices, providing a framework for learning how to succeed in leadership roles. The emphasis here is on the importance of learning from negative examples to shape one's own leadership approach.

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Leadership

By Norman Schwarzkopf

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