LEADERSHIP T O P E N LESSONS LEARNED Top ten things overheard after a leadership class attended by famous people. LESSONS LEARNED
If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else. Yogi Berra 10. Strategic Thinking
We chose to go to the moon….in this decade. John F. Kennedy And we did. Jeffrey Rowland 9. Setting Deadlines
8. Leading from the Balcony The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the way. - Henry Miller 8. Leading from the Balcony
Jeff quote 7. Let Others Flourish
6. Importance of Self Care And this from Mae West: Too much of a good thing... can be wonderful 6. Importance of Self Care
5. Presence: You’re Always on Stage Keep your fears to yourself, but share your inspiration with others. Robert Louis Stevenson
The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. Theodore Roosevelt 4. Leading vs Doing
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recognize difference, between importance & immediate. Dwight Eisenhower quote "What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important,“ http://the99percent.com/tips/5611/urgent-vs.-important 3. Urgent vs Important
2. Relationship Building "You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that's assault, not leadership." — Dwight D. Eisenhower 2. Relationship Building
Like pink floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour said, where would rock and roll be without feedback. 1. Feedback is a Gift