“Words of Wisdom on Leadership” outlines the qualities and characteristics of what makes a good leader, including the pitfalls and misconceptions some may have of what it is to be a leader.
The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.
Better Together
“Better Together” is a succinct message of how the power of two is better than one alone and teamwork is valued above individual effort when it comes to working together.
The most important word: “We” The least important word: “I”
Practicing Empathy
Empathy is your pain in my heart.
If you were another person, would you like to be a friend of yours?
Be a Maximizer
The maximizer looks for ways to serve the common good, to not only accomplish his own work, but also to help others on his team accomplish theirs.
A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine shop. —Rupert Hughes
A Lesson from Geese
Like geese… … people who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone.
If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership.