Dwight D. EisenhowerYou do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership.
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You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership. This quote is a great reminder that for a leader to be effective, they need to treat others with respect. Leaders who are rude or disrespectful of others only cause more problems than they solve. The world would be better off if everyone was treated with respect rather than hostility.
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