My sports were team sports: ice hockey and baseball. The whole team dynamic is similar in business. Leadership is earned - the captain earns that role; it's not because he's the coach's son. These are all things we know, but in today's world, it's not a bad idea to remind ourselves.
Copy QuoteA leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.
Copy Quote View & ShareLeadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.
Copy Quote View & ShareIf you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.
Copy Quote View & ShareGo as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.
Copy Quote View & ShareHe who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.
Copy Quote View & ShareGood leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.
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