There is an interplay between great leadership, events, trends, the organization, the people in it, the market 'out there' that goes far beyond one person exercising their will over others. That's not what leadership is any more.

Phil Dourado
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In leadership, you can't just be a dictator. You have to allow others to lead as well. In the end, leadership is a team sport.

Source: The 60 Second Leader: Everything You Need To Know About Leadership, In One Minute Bites

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