One of the deepest principles of life and leadership: it’s not about you.
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As a manager the important thing is not what happens when you are there, but what happens when you are not there.
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Asking for other’s guidance helps you see what you may not be able to see. It’s always important to check your ego and ask for help.
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Nice guys may appear to finish last, but usually they are running a different race.
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If becoming a high performing organization is the destination, leadership is the engine.
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Catching people doing things right is a powerful management concept.
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We can’t control everything in life, that’s for sure, but we can reach out to the people we love to tell them we love and care about them.
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Catch people in the act of doing something right.
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The best way to develop responsibility in people is to give them responsibility.
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Leadership is anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of others.
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Everyday do something in relation to everything that’s important to you.
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None of us is as smart as all of us.
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A little flattery makes people feel good about themselves. When you notice someone looking great, give them a compliment.
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When you touch – don’t take. Touch people only when you are giving something – reassurance, support, encouragement, whatever
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Take what you do seriously, but yourself lightly.
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In the past a leader was a boss. Today’s leaders must be partners with their people. They no longer can lead solely based on positional power.
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