Tag Archives: Action

The true mark…

The true mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action — an unconventional business strategy, a unique product development roadmap, a controversial marketing campaign — even as the rest of the world wonders why you’re not marching in step with the status quo. In other words, real leaders are happy to zig while others zag. They understand that in an era of hyper-competition and non-stop disruption, the only way to stand out from the crowd is to stand for something special.

– William Taylor

I have…

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.

– Leonardo da Vinci

Thinking is…

Thinking is easy, taking action is difficult and putting one’s own thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world

– Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Effort…

Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

– John F Kennedy

I have been…

I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.

– Leonardo da Vinci

Take time…

Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.

– Andrew Jackson

Leaders…

Leaders must read the people, then lead the people. They must understand the timing, the people, the situation, and the priorities, then act accordingly. Their action depends upon how they read these factors.

– John C Maxwell

Leadership…

Leadership quality is defined by the follower’s actions

– Anon

Good plans…

Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.

– Lester Bittel

Do more…

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

– William Arthur Ward