The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.

Tony Blair
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The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes. This is an excellent quote for any manager or anyone who has to make important decisions. The art of leadership is not about unanimous decision making, it's about making sure that everyone that needs to be involved in the decision gets an opportunity to voice their opinion on the matter first.

If one person feels strongly about what you are doing; it’s important that they feel listened to. Ultimately, this will ensure that you make the best decision for all involved.

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