The graveyard is the richest place on the surface of the earth because there you will see the books that were not published, ideas that were not harnessed, songs that were not sung, and drama pieces that were never acted.
Myles MunroeRead
The worst mistake a leader can make is to mentor no one, choose no successor and leave no legacy.
Interpretation
A leader should always mentor others and prepare for the future.
This quote emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to guide and nurture future generations. It suggests that effective leadership is not just about personal achievement but also about leaving behind a legacy through mentorship and succession planning, ensuring that one's values and vision continue beyond their tenure.
In practice
During a leadership conference to emphasize the importance of mentorship.
The graveyard is the richest place on the surface of the earth because there you will see the books that were not published, ideas that were not harnessed, songs that were not sung, and drama pieces that were never acted.
Whenever they sang a certain song in church, I used to sing it the loudest: 'Lead me, guide me, along the way!' One day, as I was singing this song, I felt as if the Lord was saying to me, 'Lead you along what way?' I realized then that if you don't have a plan, God doesn't have anything specific to direct you in.
When you believe in your dream and your vision, then it begins to attract its own resources. No one was born to be a failure.
Your existence is evidence that this generation needs something that your life contains
The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how long you live, you are important because of how effective you live. And most people are concerned about growing old rather than being effective.
Leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration motivated by passion, generated by vision, produced by a conviction, ignited by a purpose.
When we're trying to decide whether a leader is a good leader or a bad one, the question to ask is: 'Is he with the Ten Commandments or is he against them?' Then you can determine if the leader is a true messiah or another Stalin.
When you look at the development of the American presidency, you see that the presidents who have had the greatest impact are the ones who fit their times most successfully.
Very often, organizations are inflexible because there is too little communication between functions; they are too segregated.
Earn your leadership every day.
The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company culture. Most skills can be learned, but it is difficult to train people on their personality.
A company is people ⦠employees want to know⦠am I being listened to or am I a cog in the wheel? People really need to feel wanted.
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