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Brigadier General (Ret.) * M.S.; M.B.A. * Board Member * Leadership Development Instructor and Mentor

The character and leadership qualities of General, later our first President of the United States, George Washington remains an extraordinary example providing many nonperishable principles of leadership wisdom still very much applicable today. Washington’s handing of the Newburgh conspiracy, his refusal to become a Napoleon once Great Britain was defeated, his surrendering of his sword and commission to Congress at Annapolis once the war was over, his handling of the Whiskey Rebellion, the first violence threat to our new nation and constitution, and his setting of precedent leaving the Office of the President of the United States to become once again citizen Washington all stand as exceptional examples of character and true servant leadership, that being leaders who see themselves first as a servant, then as a leader.     #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #democracy #vote2024

Andrew Smith MBA

Director Leadership Development @ Beacon | People Development, Talent Strategy

6mo

Impressive reflection on President Washington! How can we embody such servant leadership qualities daily?

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True leadership is timeless and George Washington's legacy continues to inspire us all.

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Ryan H. Vaughn

Exited founder turned CEO-coach | Helping founders scale their companies without sacrificing themselves.

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George Washington's legacy as a true servant leader still shines brightly today.

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