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Martin Luther King Jr

Today is Martin Luther King Day. Four days before he was assassinated, Dr King gave a speech at the Episcopal National Cathedral in Washington DC. During his speech, Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution, he gave us a great quote about leadership.

Great Orator

There is no question that Dr King was great with words. He definitely had tremendous influence and he made a lasting impact on our society. He made this world better. Mostly known as a great orator whose lines “I have a dream,” “This is our hope” and “Let freedom ring” are among the most popular and quoted lines of modern history.

Great Leader

There is also no question that Dr King was a great leader.  His philosophy of leadership is the true culmination of his life.

Quote about leadership from Dr Martin Luther King Jr:
“Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.”

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