My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.

Samuel Z. Morrison Leadership

“My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.” is a leadership quote by Samuel Z. Morrison. It speaks to themes of mindset, inspiration.

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