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Bad leaders care about who’s right. Good leaders care about what’s right.
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The quote contrasts personal correctness with doing the right thing. “Who’s right” focuses on which person wins an argument, while “what’s right” focuses on the soundest choice or fairest action. It suggests that good leadership puts the issue and its consequences ahead of personal pride.
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- The Optimism Company — Simon Sinek Quotes
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