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The essence of leadership, when all is said and done, is the personal assumption of the moral duty to be proactive in building our future.

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Sergio Marchionne

University of Toledo Commencement 2011, 2011

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After discussing Chrysler's dramatic turnaround from near-bankruptcy, Marchionne pivoted to what he sees as the deepest responsibility of leadership. He told graduates that their education doesn't just serve them or their families — it serves the community as a whole. He challenged them to look beyond the walls of their offices and recognize that shaping the future is not something that can be delegated to others. For Marchionne, leadership is not about title or authority but about accepting personal responsibility for building something better.

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