Guest column: We would be smart to study Eisenhower’s 1944 approach to leadership
G. Scott Morris
The Rev. Dr. G. Scott Morris, M.D., is founder and chief executive officer of Church Health. He is a regular contributor to The Daily Memphian.
In today’s world, it is hard to envision a leader so willing to accept responsibility in the face of a potential — even likely — monumental failure.
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