Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.
Interpretation
People who take on responsibility are often given more, while those who seek power for its own sake may find it slipping away.
This quote by Malcolm Forbes highlights the distinction between genuine leadership and mere authority. It suggests that true leaders who embrace responsibility are more likely to be trusted and rewarded with greater responsibilities, while those who only desire to exercise control without any accountability tend to lose their influence and position over time.
In practice
In a business meeting discussing promotions, this quote could be used to encourage team members to take on more responsibilities.
Over the years, I've evolved a somewhat heretical but time-and mind-saving approach to books, articles, editorials that deal with weighty matters. More often than not, by beginning at the end and contemplating the conclusions, one can determine if it's worth going through the whole to get there.
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In war, discipline can do more than fury.
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