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Bounce, Don’t Break: A childhood disease that should have crippled him. A car accident killed his friend. Two tours in Vietnam. The Vegas gamble. The coup attempt. The European disaster. Each crisis taught Fred the same lesson: adapt or die. He didn’t just survive—he built an $88 billion empire that moves 17 million packages daily. Most people are
... See moreVicky • [Outliers] Fred Smith: The Story of FedEx
To Command Attention and Influence People, Use 5 Simple Phrases, Says Executive Coach: They ‘Give You an Air of Authority’
Melody Wildingcnbc.com5 powerful questions smart leaders ask:
- What can we do with what we have right now?
- What makes you think this will work?
- Imagine we failed. What didn’t we do?
- How are we/am I blocking progress?
- What will a success report sound like in our next meeting?
Dan Rockwell • The #2 Behavior Leaders Neglect
Isaiah: Do The Hard Things
Throughout the Bible, God’s prophets provide a great example of Christian leadership qualities. For example, Isaiah willingly submitted to God’s call on his life (Isaiah 6:1-8). He volunteered before he even saw the job description, which is inspiring. However, the job description was discouraging (Isaiah 6:9-13).
God said
... See moreBob Bunn • What Does the Bible Say About Leadership?
Standards must be achievable (though achieving them will always require extra effort), and the leaders must provide the means to get there. The focus should always be on getting better and better. We must always reach for the better way.
Colin Powell • It Worked for Me
The lesson was an important one: the things you choose not to do often matter as much as the things you choose to do. The real test of a person is the degree to which they are willing to nonconform to do the right thing.