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Successful leaders are great askers
Warren G. Bennis
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The capacity for uncontaminated wonder, ultimately, is what distinguishes the successful from the ordinary, the happily engaged players of whatever era from the chronically disappointed and malcontent. Therein lies a lesson for geeks, geezers, and the sea of people who fall in between.
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That's important to remember: it's not just a collection of great individuals but a group of people who enjoy playing in the sandbox, thoroughly enjoying collaborative problem solving.
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Leaders are people who do the right thing managers are people who do things right.
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Unlike top management at Enron, exemplary leaders reward dissent. They encourage it. They understand that, whatever momentary discomfort they experience as a result of being told they might be wrong, it is more than offset by the fact that the information will help them make better decisions.
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There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish.
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Just as no great painting has ever been created by a committee, no great vision has ever emerged from the herd.
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Recognize the skills and traits you don't possess, and hire the people who have them.
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Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and taking effective action to realize your own leadership potential.
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