“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.”

The quote "Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether…" is famous quote by Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012), American educator, author, businessman and motivational speaker.

Source: The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People (1989), p. 101

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American educator, author, businessman and motivational spe… 1932–2012

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