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Booker T. Washington: “In this age, when we hear so much said about leaders of men, about successful leadership, we do well to stop to consider…”

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In this age, when we hear so much said about leaders of men, about successful leadership, we do well to stop to consider this admonition of the Saviour.
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Booker T. Washington

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He reflects on the importance of considering the qualities of true leadership.

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