Leadership is defined here as responsibility as well as authority and respect. The criticism of Nazi administration concerns officials trying to appear powerful and win recognition while nobody forces attention back to whether the task is being completed. Personal prestige becomes an obstacle to accountability in this interpretation. High-profile achievements and impressive public images are then distinguished from the sustained work required for longer-term results.
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Status and responsibility in Nazi administration
A criticism of status-seeking officials distinguishes displays of power from responsibility for completing work.