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We’re going to see leadership emerge as the most important element of business – the attribute that is highest in demand and shortest in supply.

Tom Peters

Leadership is about tapping the wellsprings of human motivation – and about fundamental relations with one’s fellows.
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Fundamentals Leadership Motivation
I find digital content much easier and more rewarding to interact with on screen than printed on paper.
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Digital Easier Paper
The whole secret to our success is being able to con ourselves into believing that we’re going to change the world because statistically we are unlikely to do it.
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Believe Secret Statistically World
The day firing becomes easy is the day to fire yourself.
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Easy Fire Wisdom Yourself
Execution Excellence! (Show up on time! Leave last!)
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Entrepreneur Excellence Lasts
Stop being conned by the old mantra that says, ‘Leaders are cool, managers are dweebs.’ Instead, follow the Peters Principle: Leaders are cool. Managers are cool too!
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Leader Peter Principles
Hire disrespectful people.
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Disrespectful People Work
With most competitors moving ever faster, the race will go to those who listen (and respond) most intently.
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Faster Moving Race
Integrity may be about little things as much or more than big ones.
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Integrity Littles May
Have you set high standards in the past that make it clear what level of performance you demand?
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High Levels Past Standards
Your calendar never lies. All we have is our time. The way we spend our time is our priorities, is our strategy. Your calendar knows what you really care about. Do you?
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Calendar Care Lying Priorities
Vision is dandy, but sustainable company excellence comes from a huge stable of able managers.
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Able Excellence Vision
As a consumer, you want to associate with brands whose powerful presence creates a halo effect that rubs off on you.
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Halos Powerful Want
Public Speaking is a skill that can be studied, polished, perfected. Not only can you get good at it, you can get damn good at it and it makes a heck of a difference.
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Differences Public Speaking Skills
What gets measured gets done.
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Done Inspirational Customer Service Measurement
Today brands are everything, and all kinds of products and services – from accounting firms to sneaker makers to restaurants – are figuring out how to transcend the narrow boundaries of their categories and become a brand surrounded by a Tommy Hilfiger-like buzz.
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Buzz Figure Sneakers Today Transcend

We’re going to see leadership emerge as the most important element of business – the attribute that is highest in demand and shortest in supply.

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We’re going to see leadership emerge as the most important element of business – the attribute that is highest in demand and shortest in supply.

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