It is better to have a lion at the head of an army of sheep, than a sheep at the head of an army of lions.

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"The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear."

- Daniel Defoe

Personal Growth

"It is never too late to be wise."

- Daniel Defoe

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"When Wednesday morning came, the weather was very fine, and the sun shone brightly on the blue waves."

- Daniel Defoe

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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

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"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