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“Leadership, in short, is power governed by principle, directed toward raising people to their highest levels of personal motive and social morality.”

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James MacGregor Burns
James MacGregor Burns

James MacGregor Burns was an American historian known for his contributions to the study of political leadership and the presidency. His work delved deeply into the personalities, decision-making processes, and societal impacts of leaders. more

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