For most leaders, Emotional Intelligence will become their ceiling – their effectiveness at leading others will hinge less on the leadership skills they develop over time and more on their ability to “know thyself” and others.
In one word, every commander should keep constantly before him the great truth, that to be well obeyed, he must be perfectly esteemed.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. – Mark Twain (1835-1910)
The best leadership draws out your best while going undetected.
Petraeus’ resignation was essential and he knew it because he is an authentic leader. For Senator Feinstein to publicly wish it wasn’t so, is simply poor leadership. Poor leadership that we have become very tolerant of.
“The best stories you’ll ever tell begin with ‘don’t tell” – perhaps for a weak leader or a terrible parent. Be amused, but be warned – decisions like this are our undoing.
Twenty seconds into this spot Dad has a decision to make. There is no doubt what is important to him. Are you as clear?
Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. – Barry Goldwater (1909-1998)
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Like everything else in life, your success and your actions are governed by your attitude, what you choose to focus on and how you choose to look at those things. Everything can be divided into three spheres…