“A smart leader listens in order to learn something, because he knows he cannot know everything.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Smart leaders always ask: "Who is important to us? What is important to us? Why is it important to us? How many things are important to us? And for how long will it be important to us?" They ask all these questions before embarking on the problem-solving process, because they are determined to come up with the right and sustainable solutions.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Smart leaders strive for peace because it is a non-painful process of problem-solving when compared to a war.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“When there is a problem, a smart leader does not ignore it and hopes it goes away. He tackles it head-on because he knows that until it is solved, it will continue to exist.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Effective leaders are able to account for what they have done and what they still need to do because they understand the power of looking back and reflecting, as well as looking ahead and planning.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Effective leaders are often moved by the needs of their followers and the need to accomplish a collective vision. That is why they are able to make the right moves and win big.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Effective leaders are never afraid of the task ahead, because they know they will do whatever it takes to achieve their set goals.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Effective leaders continue to influence others, even when their tenure ends because for them, leadership is not only about the position, it is about making a good contribution.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“Effective leaders create efficiencies and eliminate deficiencies.”
Source: The Effective Leadership Prototype for a Modern Day Leader
“No matter how educated you are, no matter how irrational it seems, you will follow a glimmer of hope.”
Source: The Storyteller