Respect for leaders by followers can’t be mandated; it must be earned. It has to be given to leaders by their followers.
Don’t let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn’t go with it.
The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow.
The freedom to do your best means nothing unless you are willing to do your best.
If a leader doesn’t convey passion and intensity then there will be no passion and intensity within the organization and they’ll start to fall down and get depressed.
You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
Don’t just show kindness in passing or to be courteous. Show it in depth, show it with passion, and expect nothing in return. Kindness is not just about being nice; it’s about recognizing another human being who deserves care and respect.
You know you’re a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity.
Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.
Experts often possess more data than judgment.
Be careful what you choose. You may get it.
Organization doesn’t really accomplish anything. Plans don’t accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don’t much matter. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds.
Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.
The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method.
Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved.
Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.
Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.
I think whether you’re having setbacks or not, the role of a leader is to always display a winning attitude.
Don’t be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.