CHAPTER SIX
WHY HAVE I CHOSEN THIS LIFE?
The final enduring question of responsible leadership seems radically different from the first one, yet the two are closely connected. The first question asks leaders to look at the world around them and make sure they are working hard to grasp the fundamentals. In contrast, the last enduring question asks leaders to step back and ask, Why have I chosen this life? What aims and ideals am I pursuing?
These two questions are entwined because fundamental forces in the world today, particularly market-driven recombination, can make leadership an especially demanding struggle. As a result, responsible leaders—at all levels of organizations—will sometimes ask whether their hard work and sacrifice are really ...
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