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" Good thinkers always prime the pump of ideas. They always look for things to get the thinking process started, because what you put in always impacts what comes out. "
John C. Maxwell
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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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" People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. "
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" The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned. "
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" Leaders who fail to prune their pride will meet demise. That's not a guess, it's a guarantee. With pride, it's not a matter of 'if' we will fall, but 'when.' There are no exceptions. "
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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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" People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident. "
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" Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team. "
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" Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask 'Why?' ceaselessly. "
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" In the end, people are persuaded not by what we say, but by what they understand. "
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" Failed plans should not be interpreted as a failed vision. Visions don't change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same, and are scrapped or adjusted as needed. Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan. "
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