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kentuck

(111,103 posts)
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 06:39 PM Jun 2020

I thought this was an interesting article:

https://liberationist.org/dividing-people-is-the-best-way-to-lead/

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Hint: leaders either divide people or unite them

There are two ways to lead people and drive impact.

One way is by dividing people. Create a mutual enemy and lead a crusade to conquer it. Turn it into a life or death situation — the sense of urge unleashes unconditional support. Conquering, winning at-any-cost, is all that matters.

Another way to lead is by uniting people. Create a shared ambition and inspire people to build it with you. Turn it into a life quest — the journey to build something bigger than themselves unites people. The desire to leave a legacy is why people join a mission.

Leaders have two choices — to unite or divide.

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I thought this was an interesting article: (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2020 OP
Leaders have two choices -- to unite or divide. saidsimplesimon Jun 2020 #1
It is another reality which I am not familiar with? kentuck Jun 2020 #2
Lies, "I see dead people." saidsimplesimon Jun 2020 #3

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
1. Leaders have two choices -- to unite or divide.
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 06:43 PM
Jun 2020

kentuck, gwb words "I'm a uniter, not a divider". It's still a Republican lie.

kentuck

(111,103 posts)
2. It is another reality which I am not familiar with?
Fri Jun 5, 2020, 07:02 PM
Jun 2020

I see lies. I see deception. I see division. I see self-delusion.

I see a lot of lies.

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