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" Bad leaders believe that they have to project control at all times. "

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" Some people are born good-looking. Some have the gift of gab. And some are lucky enough to be born smarter than the rest of us. Whether we like it or not, Mother Nature does not dole these characteristics out evenly. "

" The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important. "

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" Panic causes tunnel vision. Calm acceptance of danger allows us to more easily assess the situation and see the options. "

" I don't enjoy eating humble pie; it never tastes good. But I do appreciate it when it happens. "

" When I was in college, my school newspaper accepted an ad from a Holocaust revisionist organization. This would have been offensive on most college campuses across the country, but I went to a school with a very large Jewish population, so the ad, as you might expect, stirred absolute outrage. "

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" Starbucks was founded around the experience and the environment of their stores. Starbucks was about a space with comfortable chairs, lots of power outlets, tables and desks at which we could work and the option to spend as much time in their stores as we wanted without any pressure to buy. The coffee was incidental. "

" In the military, they give medals for people who are willing to sacrifice themselves so that others may survive. In business, we give bonuses to people who sacrifice others. "

" Believing that your competition is stronger and better than you pushes you to better yourselves. "

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" Academic experts may not be good at doing what they are experts in themselves, but they are good at explaining the subject matter to others. They write books, teach courses and offer lessons and give steps others can follow. "

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" I'd rather play in the major leagues and have some bad games than play consistently good ball in the minors. "

" When you explain to people what you're trying to do, as opposed to just making demands or delegating tasks, you can build instant trust, even if it's just for that short time you're on the phone. "

" No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you. "

" Most years, if you were to ask me how much I make, the genuine answer is that I have no clue. I usually find out the answer to that question once a year, at tax time, when my accountant tells me. "

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" Great leaders state out loud what they intend to do and in doing so, they get things done. "

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" Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama's 'star power' and don't seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete. "

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