“Something to chew on over breakfast”

I recall sitting on the plane next to a former US Secretary of State who asked me what I did for a job. I told him I’m in the leadership business.

“I don’t consider myself to be a leader”, he quipped, “but I previously worked in the next office to four US Presidents and I noticed a few things.”

“What was the biggest insight you gained?”, I asked

“The taller they are, in terms of capability, the wider their shadow-side.” he replied.