Many leaders are tempted to lead like a chess master, striving to control every move, when they should be leading like gardeners, creating and maintaining a viable ecosystem in which the organization operates.
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"Many leaders are tempted to lead like a chess master, striving to control every move, when they should be leading like gardeners, creating and maintaining a viable ecosystem in which the organization operates." — Stanley A. McChrystal #leadershipinfluence
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Many leaders are tempted to lead like a chess master, striving to control every move, when they should be leading like gardeners, creating and maintaining a viable ecosystem in which the organization operates. — Stanley A. McChrystal
About Stanley A. McChrystal
Stanley A. McChrystal was a Soldier from United States (1954–present).
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This quote is attributed to Stanley A. McChrystal, a Soldier from United States.
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Stanley A. McChrystal lived from 1954 – present.
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