None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows.
COLIN POWELLThe chief condition on which, life, health and vigor depend on, is action. It is by action that an organism develops its faculties, increases its energy, and attains the fulfillment of its destiny.
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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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Respect for leaders by followers can’t be mandated; it must be earned. It has to be given to leaders by their followers.
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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
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Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
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Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
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I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
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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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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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As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.
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One important element of leadership is taking care of the troops.
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There is no such thing as an unimportant person in an organization.
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Pissing people off doesn’t mean you’re doing the right things, but doing the right things will almost inevitably piss people off.
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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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Always do your best. Somebody is watching you.
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We are not trapped in what the science of management says we can do. We are capable of doing what the art of leadership says is possible.
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