"Un dirigeant qui se cache derrière des bourreaux rémunérés oublie vite ce qu'est la mort"
— George R.R. Martin
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When leaders make decisions about life and death but don’t get personally involved, they lose touch with the gravity of those decisions. Imagine a king who orders people to be executed but never sees the executions himself; over time, he might not understand how serious and final death really is. It's like a boss who fires employees through text messages without ever talking to them in person; they may not realize how much their decisions hurt people. This detachment can make leaders careless and less compassionate. To avoid this, leaders should stay connected to the consequences of their actions by facing them directly. This way, they remain aware and can lead with more empathy and responsibility.
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