Victory

Polybius was an ancient Greek historian. He said,

“A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible.” 

Polybius' statement underscores two key aspects of effective leadership: vision and pragmatism.

Vision allows leaders to identify...

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Authority

American author and business consultant Ken Blanchard said,

"The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.”  

Today's work environment is complex and dynamic, and effective leaders must be able to influence people to achieve their goals. Authority can only...

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Essence

Theodore Hesburgh was an American Catholic priest and academic, famous as the president of the University of Notre Dame. He said,

“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.” 

The essence of leadership lies in having a clear and compelling vision of the...

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Difficulties

Austrian American management consultant, Peter Drucker said,

“So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work. 

Unfortunately, I completely agree with Peter Drucker's statement. Unfortunately, many managers approach their roles with a...

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Buy-in

John Maxwell, leadership commentator and speaker said,

“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” 

John Maxwell's statement highlights an important truth about leadership - that the leader themselves is just as important as the vision they are trying to sell....

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Progress

33rd US President Harry S Truman said,

Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.“ 

Truman highlights the importance of courageous leadership in driving progress and positive change. Effective leaders understand that...

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