“Sometimes, the best leader knows when to quit. Being a quitter runs counter to manliness, unless the man is caught with his pants down. Even then, some men will stay put, regardless of how distracting his absence of pants becomes, how much his staying costs in dollars and intangibles, how little is accomplished while he stands his ground.”
“Of course, in addition to accusing Palin of having a behind-the-scenes strategy that will bring her political career back or having some secrets that she wants to keep secret, some are saying her resignation shows she’s weak under pressure. I don’t buy that. Most women I know are tougher than most men I know. Quitting takes courage. Staying is often a sign of nothing more than stupidity.”
“Think of all the executives who’ve led companies and organizations during the past couple of years. Most have been men and have done a dreadful job. If they had guts, perhaps honor, they would’ve quit.”
Palin: Are Women Better Leaders?
July 13, 2009 at 9:46 am by: John Phillips
