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The bishops serve as the shepherds of the church, guiding their flocks with wisdom and love.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Your voice can inspire change in the world.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
Your strategy must be communicated clearly and frequently.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
We need to draw out the talents of introverts.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
From Legacy by James Kerr
The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The price of greatness is responsibility.
From Legacy by James Kerr
When we embrace our true selves, we empower others to do the same.
The best teams are those that create an environment of trust and respect.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
Success is not about what you accomplish. It’s about what you inspire others to do.
Prepare thoroughly to communicate effectively.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Players have to be able to think for themselves and to believe in themselves.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
The future of money is digital, and Bitcoin is leading the way.
Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do.
From Permission to Dream by Chris Gardner
Leaders must be willing to make difficult decisions based on predictions about the future.
Non-verbal cues can speak louder than words.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
From The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Diversity in leadership leads to better decision-making and innovation.
We need to lift as we climb.
Confidence in your speaking can greatly influence your impact.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Leadership is not about the title, but about the impact you have on others.
From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
Built to Last companies have a core ideology that remains fixed while their practices and strategies endlessly adapt to a changing world.
Understanding your own story is crucial to leading others.
From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
Visionaries see possibilities where others see problems.
From The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo
You cannot lead others until you first lead yourself.
Understanding the dynamics between machines, platforms, and crowds is essential for future leaders.
A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.
We are all leaders in our own lives.
From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
The best way to improve is to ask for feedback, not just give it.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Great vision without great people is irrelevant.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
Success comes from balancing the nurturing of loonshots with the discipline of franchises.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Girls need to see themselves as leaders.
From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
The hardest thing is not the decision; it’s the execution.
Clarity in your message leads to clarity in your impact.
Empower others to lead, and you create a legacy.
From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
Listening is just as important as speaking when it comes to effective leadership.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Effective leaders tailor their messages to meet the needs of their audience.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
The most effective leaders are those who listen first.
From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams
You can’t make a great company with a mediocre team.
From Good to Great by Jim Collins
Success is not just about what you accomplish, but how you inspire others.
From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady
The ability to generate trust is a critical skill for effective leaders.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Great leaders create a vision that inspires their teams.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself.
From The Republic of Plato by Allan Bloom
Good management is not about being nice; it’s about being effective.
Each player has to be willing to sacrifice for the good of the team.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
Success is not just about what you accomplish, but about how you inspire others.
From Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima
The main job of a manager is to make sure that the team is working on the right things.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
The body will follow where the mind leads.
The best teams are those that balance candor with compassion.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
You need to be able to make tough decisions quickly.
Effective feedback is crucial for improvement.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
A strong message is not just about what you say, but how you say it.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
You can’t care personally without challenging directly.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Culture is the most important factor in making loonshots work.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Radical candor is about being able to tell someone when they are doing something wrong, but also showing that you care about them.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Listening is as important as speaking.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Empathy is essential for effective leadership.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
You are responsible for your own life and your own results.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
Communication is the glue that holds a company together.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
A strong team is a powerful weapon.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
The power of storytelling can change hearts and minds, making it a vital tool for leadership.
From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman
Great leaders communicate their vision with clarity and passion.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Radical transparency is the key to a successful organization.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.
From The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
Issues are the heart of the matter.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
Your words have the power to inspire and motivate.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
When you’re not able to give honest feedback, you’re wasting time.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Radical candor is the ability to challenge someone directly while also showing that you care about them personally.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
A manager's job is to help the team become more productive.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
It's important to make time for regular one-on-one meetings.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Every great idea needs a champion.
From The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo
It’s not about being nice; it’s about being clear.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Confidence in your delivery is essential.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
The only way to manage is to be a manager.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Enduring companies are often led by visionary leaders who inspire and motivate.
The most successful companies are not just focused on profits, but on a core purpose.
Change requires both courage and vision.
From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz
The very best organizations are the ones that have a strong sense of purpose.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The best way to kill a loonshot is to kill its champion.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
People are your most important asset.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
Success is not just what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do.
If you’re not willing to make mistakes, you’re not going to get better.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Challenge without caring is reckless; care without challenge is manipulative.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Leadership roles are often perceived as masculine, which can discourage women.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin
We have to stop waiting for permission.
Culture eats strategy for breakfast.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
If you don't know what to measure, you can't manage.
From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
You have to be willing to have the tough conversations.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
The only thing that prepares you to run a company is running a company.
Great leaders are great storytellers.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
To be a great coach, you have to be a great communicator.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
Emotional intelligence plays a critical role in effective leadership.
From Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates
Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the Me for the We.
From Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
You can’t make a great product without a great team.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove