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“Busy is good because it showsyou’re alive.”
“I’ve watched my dad move our family from extreme poverty to extreme wealth and then everywhere in between. Never once did I see or hear him be anything but a cheerleader for the accomplishments of ...”
“Who was the moron on the phone?""Carl Avery," Kate said. "A long-standing client and potential felon.”
“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
“Good leaders know who they are—their strengths, weaknesses, passions, talents, and values. And, developing leaders always starts with self-awareness.”
“A COnNeCtworker is a networker that Considers Others’ Needs Continually.”
“The Web is the national MLS already. It’s happened. You’re arguing over yesterday’s news.”
“An honorable leader must demonstrate a willingness to reveal his or her ‘inner self’ to their team. It builds trust and trust is essential. It’s also a sign of strength and authenticity, and people...”
“Affirming others isn’t ‘flattering’ them—it’s when you genuinely and consistently acknowledge their efforts and accomplishments, both large and small. Make affirmation a habit and watch what happens!”
“Voters—here’s the real challenge: we don’t need empty promises made by politicians whose only goal in life is to get elected or re-elected. We need leaders with attributes that qualify them to lead...”
“Persistence is important in every endeavor. Whether it’s finishing your homework, completing school, working late to finish a project, or “finishing the drill” in sports, winners persist to the poi...”
“We all want to ‘count for something’–to make a difference. And, accountability helps us get where want to go in terms of achieving our goals and fulfilling our responsibilities.”
“As is often the case with children, the rule of ‘monkey see, monkey do’ plays out in the workplace. It’s hard to be good role model, and it’s one of the greatest challenges of leadership.”
“…some leaders don’t want to celebrate with their team because they are afraid—yes, afraid that if they celebrate, people will quit working hard and lower the standards. I say don’t let your fear ta...”
“Leaders must be good listeners. It’s rule number one, and it’s the most powerful thing they can do to build trusted relationships.”
“Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.”
“If you do not take opportunity to advance and reward the deserving, your subordinates will not carry out your commands, and disaster will ensue.”
“the key to human development is building on who you already are”
“When we build on our strengths and daily successes — instead of focusing on failures — we simply learn more.”
“Cliché: "The MBA changed my life."What it really means: "A fantastic career, a great social life and a healthy bank balance...three of the things I had before I started the program.”
