Author's name

Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger says in his latest book that the thinking and behavior of leaders are centered at the intersection of two axes: the first, between the past and the future, and the second, between the inherent values ​​and ambitions of those they lead. The first challenge is analysis, which begins with a realistic assessment of society based on its history, customs, and capabilities. The leader must then find a balance between what he knows, which necessarily derives from the past, and what he imagines about the future, which is by nature purely speculative and vague. This intuitive awareness of direction is what enables leaders to set goals and develop strategy, two essential tasks for clarifying matters and making them more directional and clear. This emphatic understanding confirms my