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“Failure is not the crime. Low aim is.”

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John Wooden is a legendary basketball player and coach, born on October 14, 1910, and passed away on June 4, 2010. His achievements and influence in the basketball world have made him one of the greatest figures in basketball history. more

“Encourage dissent: Leaders should have associates who have contrary views, who are devil's advocates, "variance sensors" who can tell them the difference between what is expected and what is really happening, between what they want to hear and what they need to hear. There are too many naked emperors running around today.”

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Author:Warren G. Bennis

“Possess the "Nobel Factor": Possess and constantly demonstrate optimism, faith, and hope. They create choices. I am reminded of an ancient Chinese proverb: "That the birds of worry and care fly above your head, this you cannot change; but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent."”

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Author:Warren G. Bennis

“Understand the "Pygmalion Effect": Leaders should always expect the very best of those around them. They know that people can change and grow.”

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Author:Warren G. Bennis

“Expect the best from your people and they will usually deliver but your expectations must be realistic.”

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“I dwell in possibilities... a fairer house than prose.”

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“Understand the "Gretzky Factor": Cultivate an instinct, a "touch", call it what you will, that enables you to know both where the "puck" is now and where it will be soon.”

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Author:Warren G. Bennis

“See the long view: By all means "plant the corn, milk the cows, and feed the horses" but always keep the eventual "harvest" in mind.”

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“Understand stakeholder symmetry: Find the appropriate balance of competing claims by various groups of stakeholders.”

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“All claims deserve consideration but some claims are more important than others.”

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Author:Warren G. Bennis

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