It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.
Harvey S. FirestoneRead
The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
Interpretation
True leadership prioritizes the growth and development of individuals.
Harvey S. Firestone emphasizes that the most significant role of a leader is to nurture and foster the potential of their team members. By focusing on the personal and professional growth of people, leaders can create an environment where everyone thrives, ultimately leading to collective success and fulfillment.
In practice
Using this quote in a leadership seminar to inspire executives.
Any government will work if authority and responsibility are equal and coordinate. This does not insure “good” government, it simply insures that it will work. But such governments are rare — most people want to run things, but want no part of the blame. This used to be called the “backseat driver” syndrome.
I will be vigilant to protect the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court, and I will work to ensure that it upholds the rule of law and safeguards those liberties that make this land one of endless possibilities for all Americans.
If you don't demand that your people maintain. High performances to remain on your team, Why should they be proud of the association?
Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China... I am from the Barbaric North. I wear the same clothing and eat the same food as the cowherds and horse-herders. We make the same sacrifices and we share.. our riches. I look upon the nation as a new-born child and I care for my soldiers as though they were my brothers.
Policies are many, Principles are few, Policies will change, Principles never do.
I think, team first. It allows me to succeed, it allows my team to succeed.
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