Leonard Read's Three Levels of Libertarian Leadership
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Leonard Read believed that the prospects for liberty hinged on “libertarian leadership.” He also believed that all genuine leadership was accomplished through self-improvement. Read also identified three “levels” of libertarian leadership. To achieve the first level of libertarian leadership, one must understand the freedom philosophy enough to personally refrain from advocating or participating in violations of liberty. A first-level libertarian leader leads by example. As Read wrote:
Leonard Read's Three Levels of Libertarian Leadership
Leonard Read's Three Levels of Libertarian…
Leonard Read's Three Levels of Libertarian Leadership
Leonard Read believed that the prospects for liberty hinged on “libertarian leadership.” He also believed that all genuine leadership was accomplished through self-improvement. Read also identified three “levels” of libertarian leadership. To achieve the first level of libertarian leadership, one must understand the freedom philosophy enough to personally refrain from advocating or participating in violations of liberty. A first-level libertarian leader leads by example. As Read wrote: