Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends.
Interpretation
True leaders must remain humble, recognizing the sacrifices made by others for their success.
This quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower emphasizes the importance of humility in leadership. It suggests that a leader who gains praise and recognition should always remember the contributions and sacrifices made by their supporters and friends. Acknowledging the efforts of others fosters respect, loyalty, and a deeper understanding of the collective struggle behind personal accomplishments.
In practice
In a speech honoring veterans, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of gratitude in leadership.
If a man's associates find him guilty of being phony, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.
The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.
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When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust.
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No matter what business you're in, everyone in the organisation needs to know why
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I have not the particular shining bauble or feather in my cap for crowds to gaze at or kneel to, but I have power and resolution for foes to tremble at.
First organize the inner, then organize the outer ... First organize the great, then organize the small. First organize yourself, and then organize others.
What's important is to have more women creators behind the scenes, being producers and being in charge. That will ultimately help push this boys'-club, locker-room mentality out the door.
If you see players who hate practice, their coach isn't doing a very good job.
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