“If you have great people around you, they will take you higher than your dream will. Leaders are never self-made. Those closest to you determine your level of success, so choosing the right companions as partners in pursuit of your vision is an important decision. My advice is to surround yourself with talented people who will challenge you, help you grow and inspire you to maximize your potential.” PeopleIfsMadeImportantSelfHelpingDreamGrowsChallengesDecisionLevelsLeaderVisionAdviceInspireHigherDeterminePartnersPursuitYour DreamsCompanionSurroundClosestGreat PeopleSurround YourselfSelf MadeImportant Decisions Author:John C. Maxwell
“My advice to African leaders is to make sure that if, in fact, China is putting in roads and bridges, number one, that they are hiring African workers; number two, that the roads don't just lead from the mine to the port to Shanghai.” IfsTwoFactsNumbersLeaderAdviceMinesWorkersChinaBridgesHiringPortShanghai Author:Barack Obama
“If you are the kind of person who listens to conservative advice, you may do okay in life, but you probably won't ever be a fantastic leader. You have to take risks, and you also have to go against conventional wisdom, because conventional wisdom doesn't make for startling advances in society.” IfsKindMayPersonsLeaderRiskAdviceOkayConservativeFantasticConventionalConventional Wisdom Author:Ruth Simmons
“Ineffective leaders often act on the advice and counsel of the last person they talked to.” PersonsLastsLeaderAdvice Author:Warren G. Bennis
“My advice is: 1. Be judicious in the use of military force. 2. When military force is required, use overwhelming force. 3. Do not micromanage military leaders. 4. Ensure your battle plans will win the conflict and win the peace.” UseWinningForceLeaderPlansAdviceMilitaryBattleConflictOverwhelmingMilitary ForceMilitary LeaderOverwhelming Force Author:Steve Stivers
“I can tell you who's planning terroris attacks. The leaders of ISIL. And I can tell you where they're at. They're in Raqqa, Syria. So for God's sakes, Mr. President Barack Obama , change your strategy. Come up with a ground force to go in and destroy the caliphate before we get hit here at home. That would be my advice to you.” I CanHomeWould BeForcePresidentLeaderAdviceStrategySakeCome UpPlanningBarackSyriaPresident Barack ObamaIsil Author:Rand Paul