Leadership is all about people. It is not about organizations. It is not about plans. It is not about strategies. It is all about people-motivating people to get the job done. You have to be people-centered.
COLIN POWELLOne of the fondest expressions around is that we can’t be the world’s policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.
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Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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You don’t know what you can get away with until you try.
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You can’t get it all done yourself. The best leaders are not afraid of picking people who are better than they are and who may one day replace them.
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Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is “no.” That’s not America.
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Get mad, then get over it.
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We can seldom get our children to do what we tell them, but they almost never fail to imitate us.
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All values are important, everyone who has ever touched my life in some way was a mentor for good or bad. Life is a blend, and a person is a blend of all the influences that have touched their lives.
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It is good if your enemy underestimates you. The dumber they think you are the more surprised they are when you kill them.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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Trust is the glue that holds an org together & the lubricant that moves it forward.
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You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
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Preferring members of any one group for no reason other than race or ethnic origin is discrimination for its own sake. This the Constitution forbids.
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Failure is a part of life and you have to learn to deal with it. Failure is something that is part of life’s cycle and it’s from failure that you gain life experience.
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Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission.
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