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" A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. "
John C. Maxwell
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" Dividers seek to make themselves look or feel better by making others feel worse. They damage relationships, fracture teams and organizations, and create havoc in people's lives. "
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" I vividly remember a conversation I had many years ago in 1974, which marked a turning point in my leadership journey. I was sitting at a Holiday Inn with my friend, Kurt Campmeyer, when he asked me if I had a personal growth plan. I didn't. In fact, I didn't even know you were supposed to have one. "
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" I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. "
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" Most people don't like change. They revolt against it unless they can clearly see the advantage it brings. For that reason, when good leaders prepare to take action or make changes, they take people through a process to get them ready for it. "
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" For more than a decade, I led an organization that put on an elaborate Christmas program each December. It was a big production, with over 250 people participating in more than 20 performances. By the end of the season, everyone who participated was exhausted. "
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" Pride deafens us to the advice or warnings of those around us. "
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" Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn't come alive until the leader models it. "
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" Life can be boring unless you put some effort into it. "
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" Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. "
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" The dreams and passions stored within hearts are powerful keys which can unlock a wealth of potential. "
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" Family and friendships are two of the greatest facilitators of happiness. "
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" Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire team-mates and customers. "
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" Your attitude towards failure determines your altitude after failure. "
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" The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda. "
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" The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people. "
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" People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives. "
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" There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance. "
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" Inability to make decisions is one of the principal reasons executives fail. Deficiency in decision-making ranks much higher than lack of specific knowledge or technical know-how as an indicator of leadership failure. "
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" Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best. "
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" A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. "
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" Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful. "
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" Live to learn, and you will really learn to live. "
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" To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential. "
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" The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up. "
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" All of the people in my life whom I consider to be close friends or colleagues are good thinkers. "
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" Everything rises and falls on leadership. "
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" Success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life. Failure comes when we shrink from them. "
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" As you get older, time speeds up but life slows down. "
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