“A leader has to appear consistent. That doesn't mean he has to be consistent.”

— James Callaghan

Post-Prime Ministerial
Source: The Harvard Business Review (1 November 1986)

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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; 1976-1979 1912–2005

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