Jack Weatherford Quote

The first key to leadership was self-control, particularly the mastery of pride, which was something more difficult, he explained, to subdue than a wild lion and anger, which was more difficult to defeat than the greatest wrestler. He warned them that if you can't swallow your pride, you can't lead.

Jack Weatherford

The first key to leadership was self-control, particularly the mastery of pride, which was something more difficult, he explained, to subdue than a wild lion and anger, which was more difficult to defeat than the greatest wrestler. He warned them that if you can't swallow your pride, you can't lead.

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About Jack Weatherford

Jack McIver Weatherford (born in 1946) is an American anthropologist and author, best known for his 2004 book, Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World.
Through his academic publications and broader writing, Weatherford has brought global attention to overlooked histories, enriching public understanding of cultural exchange, innovation, and the evolving dynamics of power throughout history.