The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the 1930s. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations; however, in most countries it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s.It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century.he Great Depression had devastating effects in countries rich and poor. Personal income, tax revenue, profits and prices dropped, while international trade plunged by more than 50%. Unemployment in the U.S. rose to 25%, and in some countries rose as high as 33%.
Greatness is a concept of a state of superiority affecting a person or object. Greatness can also be referred to individuals who possess a natural ability to be better than all others. The concept carries the implication that the particular person or object, when compared to others of a similar type, has clear advantage over others.
What is greatness and what does it mean for you? I was talking to several clients today and in each case, this question came up in one form or another. Each client is on a leadership journey, looking at who they are, where they are going and how they are going to get there. The question of greatness is an important one because what it means to them will impact how they see themselves and how their teams relate to them. I say this because I believe that leaders challenge the status quo. They build a culture around them based on their values and purpose.