Occupation: Daimyo Birth: March 17, 1537 Death: September 18, 1598
Be a leader, not a superior..
The possession of unnecessary implements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues and tends to foment uprisings..
Luck influences everything in life, but nothing beats setting goals and striving body and soul to achieve them..
The people of the various provinces are strictly forbidden to have in their possession any swords, bows, spears, firearms or other types of arms. The….
Greatness as a leader is measured in part by your willingness to accept daunting challenges. Achieving tough goals requires practicing the secret of….
Little Bird if you don't sing for me I will make you sing.
Luck favors the bold. Leaders must fearlessly exploit the Secret of Decisiveness. Act boldly at critical moments..
The seeds of great victory lie in minor triumphs..
...The final secret is that there is no secret. Devote yourself to your leader. Work hard. Be grateful. Act boldly. Some may deride such suggestions ….
Compensation is counterintuitive: The more treasure you give away to those who serve well, the more treasure will return to you. But few people per….
Whether in commerce, administration, or on the battlefield, leaders who win understand the Secret of Victory: Act first to finish first..
Pessimism is a losing strategy. Leadership demands both confidence and optimism in abundance..
What leader has no lessons to learn from his followers?.
Strong leaders understand that action cures indecision.
Leaders can be wrong - but they can not be unclear..
Fight only after creating conditions for victory..
Youth and vision make an unbeatable combination..
Sheer effort enables those with nothing to surpass those with privilege and position.