It is important to heed the lessons of failure. As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.

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"If your business is not on the internet then your business will be out of business."

- Bill Gates

Awareness

"Software is a great combination of artistry and engineering."

- Bill Gates

Inspiration

"If you show people the solutions, they will be moved to act"

- Bill Gates

Inspiration

"I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it."

- Bill Gates

Motivation

"I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one."

- Bill Gates

Hard Work

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"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Leadership

"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability."

- Harvey Mackay

Leadership

"Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first."

- Angela Ahrendts

Leadership

"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure."

- Stanley McChrystal

Leadership

"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."

- Jack Welch

Leadership