Is It Better to be Feared or Loved?

ByRoshan Thiran

Mar 18, 2019 • 26 Min Video

It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. – Niccolo Machiavelli

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Roshan Thiran

Roshan is the Founder and “Kuli” of the Leaderonomics Group of companies. He believes that everyone can be a leader and "make a dent in the universe," in their own special ways. He is featured on TV, radio and numerous publications sharing the Science of Building Leaders and on leadership development. Follow him at www.roshanthiran.com

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