A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing t…

Nelson Mandela
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A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. ✨ Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. April 2001.
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A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. ✨ Interview with Oprah Winfrey, www.oprah.com. April 2001.

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