Toward a Theory of Leadership

There is an adage: “Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” — William Shakespeare. How one interprets this adage depends in part on whether or not one believes that “greatness” is a self evident trait or one inherent in a calling or post; as well as whether or not the greatness that is mentioned is in fact a reference to leadership or power (they are not always the same thing).

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