Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.
COLIN POWELLPerpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.
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Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
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Leaders have followers. The primary role of a leader is to convey to those followers a sense of purpose, vision, and mission.
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Trust is the essence of Leadership.
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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
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Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
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I want to see policies that encourage every American to vote, not make it more difficult to vote.
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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.
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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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Be careful what you choose: You may get it.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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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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I have never seen a good organization where the standards weren’t high.
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