The First Two Rules of Leadership
“The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don’t be Stupid. Don’t be a Jerk.” – David Cottrell
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I Am the Decisive Element
“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or … Continue reading →
Highly Motivated Team Members
“One of the very best ways to insure your team members are highly motivated is to hire and promote those that already are!” – Susan Fee
Continue reading →Never Reaching Your Destination
“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw rocks at every dog that barks.” – Winston Churchill
Continue reading →Never Give Up
This person: Was born in 1809. Failed in business in 1831. Lost election for state legislature in 1832. Failed again in business in 1834. Suffered through his sweetheart dying in 1835. Had a Nervous breakdown in 1836. Lost second political … Continue reading →
Quality is Never an Accident
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” – Will Foster
Continue reading →Learn Their Name
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans … Continue reading →
Conquering Any Difficulty
“Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary line and adding to one’s liberty.” – Henri Frederic Amiel
Continue reading →Teamwork is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
“It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare.” – Patrick Lencioni
Continue reading →Risks
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams, before … Continue reading →