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“It is our hypocrisy and self-focus that drains us. When we become purpose centered, internally directed other focused and externally open, we discover energy we didn't know we had.”

Book:Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change

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Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change

This book offers insights and strategies for leaders facing the challenges of change. It emphasizes the importance of taking action while learning, providing a framework for managing uncertainty and fostering innovation. more

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Robert E. Quinn

Robert E. Quinn served as the Governor of Rhode Island, a significant political figure in the state. Born on April 2, 1894, and passing away on May 19, 1975, Quinn had a rich experience in politics and public service. During his tenure as governor, he focused on improving Rhode Island's infrastructure and education system. more

“Though negotiations are a rough game, you should never allow them to become a dirty game. Once you've agreed to a deal, don't back out of it unless the other party fails to deliver as promised. Your handshake is your bond. As far as I'm concerned, a handshake is worth more than a signed contract. As an entrepreneur, a reputation for integrity is your most valuable commodity. If you try to put something over on someone, it will come back to haunt you.”

Ifs Should Trying Games Deals Party Failing Integrity Concerned Entrepreneur Valuable Reputation Dirty Rough Contracts Commodity Negotiation Handshake

Author:Victor Kiam

“Here is the prime condition of success: Concentrate your energy, thought and capital exclusively upon the business in which you are engaged. Having begun on one line, resolve to fight it out on that line, to lead in it, adopt every improvement, have the best machinery, and know the most about it.”

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Book:The Empire of Business

Source: The Empire of Business

“The great mystery isn't that people do things badly but that they occasionally do a few things well. The only thing that is universal is incompetence. Strength is always specific! Nobody ever commented, for example, that the great violinist Jascha Heifetz probably couldn't play the trumpet very well.”

People Wells Play Focus Mystery Example Universal Trumpets Incompetence Violinist

Author:Peter Drucker

“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you'll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, 'Is this necessary?'”

Ifs Moments Asks Focus Essentials Simplicity More Time Tranquillity

Book:The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

Source: The Modern Library Collection of Greek and Roman Philosophy 3-Book Bundle: Meditations; Selected Dialogues of Plato; The Basic Works of Aristotle

“You are more likely to acquire power by narrowing your focus and applying your energies, like the sun's rays, to a limited range of activities in a small number of domains.”

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Book:Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't

Source: Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't

“During my short time on earth I have realized that opportunities are seldom labeled.”

Motivational Opportunity Discernment

Author:John G. Shedd

“To pursue a man effectively, it is best to begin with his thinking.”

Thinking Men Pursue Discernment

Book:Last of the Breed

Source: Last of the Breed

“Luck comes to a man who puts himself in the way of it. You went where something might be found and you found something, simple as that.”