Friday, July 08, 2005
Words to Lead By--- Elim Chew
Real leaders are ordinary people -? With extraordinary determinations
1. Looking for leadership? Look in the mirror.
2. A Leader is - A dealer in hope.
3. Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.
4. Where there is no vision - The people perish.
5. Study the past - Live the moment - Plan the future.
6. Leadership is action - Not position.
7. There are no shortcuts - To any place worth going.
8. Don't wait for your ship to come in -? Swim out to meet it.
9. Most things are difficult before they are easy.
10. Act like you're invincible -? Know that you are not.
11. Fail to honour people - And they will fail to honour you.
12. Blame softly. Praise LOUDLY.
13. The more you say - The less they remember.
14. Be grateful for luck? - Don't bet on it.
15. It's not when happens when you're there. It's what happens when you're not.
16. Think with your heart.
17. Authority is a poor substitute for leadership.
18. Hold everyone to high standard. Hold yourself to high standard.
19. Listen - And lead.
20. Remember -? There's always room at the top.
21. But even more room at the bottom.
22. So - Seek out people better than you. Different than you. Braver than you.
23. The time is always right -? To do what is right.
24. Keep your promises. Keep your confidences. Keep your temper.
25. Why not go out on a limb? Isn't there where the fruit is?
26. Be out - And about.27. Enjoy the process - But crave the goal.
28. We will either find a way? - Or make one.
29. Be not afraid of greatness.
Real leaders are ordinary people -? With extraordinary determinations