Great Groups need to know that the person at the top will fight like a tiger for them.

Warren G. Bennis
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The person at the top of any organization must always be prepared to fight like a tiger for the organization. If they do not, the organization will never survive. The leader must make sure that they do not show weakness but rather show strength. The tiger is a ferocious animal with a muscular body, powerful claws and a sharp bite.

Tigers are known for their strength and ferocity when fighting. If you want to know what your group leader is like, you should evaluate them in terms of their fighting ability.

Source: Organizing Genius: The Secrets Of Creative Collaboration

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