The leader has a clear idea of what he wants to do professionally and personally, and the strength to persist in the face of setbacks, even failures
WARREN G. BENNISGreat things are achieved by talented people who are absolutely convinced that they not only can but will achieve them.
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Think of a crucible as an occasion for real magic, the creation of something more valuable than an alchemist could possibly imagine. In it, the individual is transformed, changed, created anew. He or she grows in ways that change his or her definition of self.
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Embrace error: Create an atmosphere in which prudent risk taking is strongly encouraged.
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Vision animates, inspires, transforms purpose into action.
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Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.
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The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.
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Something that made them feel that desperate sense of hitting bottom-as something they thought was almost a necessity. It’s as if at that moment the iron entered their soul; that moment created the resilience that leaders need.
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The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born.
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Leaders should always expect the very best of those around them. They know that people can change and grow.
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Someone 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.
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Every great group is an island… but an island with a bridge to the mainland.
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Leadership has become a heavy industry. Concern and interest about leadership development is no longer an American phenomenon. It is truly global. Though I will probably be in less demand, I wanted to move on.
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Great groups deliver great results. And for everyone involved in a great group, great work is its own reward.
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Those who take risks walk the high wire with no fear of falling.
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The manager administers; the leader innovates.
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Listening to the inner voice – trusting the inner voice – is one of the most important lessons of leadership.
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