This is more than just having a vision. You can see the difference in the often-cited way in which Steve Jobs brought in John Sculley to take over Apple.
WARREN G. BENNISThis is more than just having a vision. You can see the difference in the often-cited way in which Steve Jobs brought in John Sculley to take over Apple.
WARREN G. BENNISSuccessful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character
WARREN G. BENNISThe manager administers; the leader innovates.
WARREN G. BENNISListening to the inner voice – trusting the inner voice – is one of the most important lessons of leadership.
WARREN G. BENNISGreat leaders love talent and know where to find it. They surround themselves with talented people who can work effectively together.
WARREN G. BENNISFirst and foremost, effective leaders must continuously strive to make themselves smarter and better at making judgments.
WARREN G. BENNISEffective leaders make a full commitment to be a learner, to keep increasing and nourishing their knowledge and wisdom.
WARREN G. BENNISThose who take risks walk the high wire with no fear of falling.
WARREN G. BENNISYou are your own raw material. When you know what you consist of and what you want to make of it, then you can invent yourself.
WARREN G. BENNISWithout character, there is no credibility; and without credibility, there is no trust.
WARREN G. BENNISIn great groups, the right people always have the right job.
WARREN G. BENNISOne of the worst mistakes is to do nothing.
WARREN G. BENNISSomeone once wrote that the sound of surprise is jazz, and if there’s any one thing that we must try to get used to in this world, it’s surprise and the unexpected. Truly, we are living in world where the only thing that’s constant is change.
WARREN G. BENNISLeaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.
WARREN G. BENNISJust as no great painting has ever been created by a committee, no great vision has ever emerged from the herd.
WARREN G. BENNISIt is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from followers.
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