To be a leader meant that sometimes you had to look away from the pain

Gregory Benford
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As a leader, sometimes you have to look away from the pain and focus on the bigger picture. Sometimes you have to let someone else take the lead and work out the details. That’s what leaders do. They have a larger vision and they lead by example by ensuring everyone follows it.

Source: Foundations Fear

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