Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

📖 Dwight D. Eisenhower

🌍 American  |  👨‍💼 President

🎂 October 14, 1890  –  ⚰️ March 28, 1969
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This quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower highlights a profound dynamic in leadership: true influence comes not from coercion or authority but from aligning others' desires with a shared goal. Leadership, as described here, is subtly different from mere management or command. It entails understanding individuals' motivations deeply and inspiring or guiding them so that they willingly engage in tasks, seeing them as personally meaningful or rewarding. This approach respects autonomy and...

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