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“Inspirational leaders need to have a winning mentality in order to inspire respect. It is hard to trust in the leadership of someone who is half-hearted about their purpose, or only sporadic in focus or enthusiasm.”

Quote by Sebastian Coe

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Sebastian Coe is a British politician and former track and field athlete. He achieved significant athletic success in the 1980s and 1990s, including Olympic gold medals and world records. In the political arena, Coe served as the sports advisor to the Mayor of London and was the executive director of the 2012 London Olympics. more

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