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Significant decisions carry risks and inevitably some will oppose it. In these settings, the great legislative leader must be artful in handling uncomfortable decisions, and this requires rigor.

James C. Collins

In a world of constant change, the fundamentals are more important than ever.
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I am completely Socratic.
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If you have more than three priorities then you don’t have any.
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Change your practices without abandoning your core values.
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The only mistakes you can learn from are the ones you survive.
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I can just let my curiosity wander unleashed.
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Significant decisions carry risks and inevitably some will oppose it. In these settings, the great legislative leader must be artful in handling uncomfortable decisions, and this requires rigor.

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