People who soar are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change.
Charles Swindoll
The metaphor of the phoenix is a powerful image for leaders to aspire to. Because of its powerful imagery, the word phoenix is used as both a noun and an adjective. To make the connection between the phoenix and leadership, it is important to first understand the fascinating story of the phoenix.
Although we have a tendency to think about the phoenix in the context of Greek mythology, the story of the phoenix is a global myth that has roots in many countries. Regardless of the country of origin, the story is the same. The phoenix was also the bird on the first Great Seal of the United States in 1782, ...
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