Lines for Leaders: The Scars to Prove It
Alexander the Great led by personal example, and had the scars to prove it. In a speech to his men who were threatening to mutiny, he won them over with this line worth remembering.
Lines for Leaders: Texas Track Coach
In this “Lines for Leaders,” John Wooden cites a Texas track coach who gave unusually succinct advice to his runners; we can learn a lot from his approach.
Lines for Leaders: Boris Yeltsin’s Throne
Boris Yeltsin presided over the dissolution of the Soviet Union; here’s what he said about the dangers of fighting to gain power, and the difficulty of keeping it.
Making Noise: 3 Tips for Better Leading in a Noisy World
“Are we making progress, or just making noise?” Mark Twain has said a lot of funny and interesting things, but do you know what he said about chickens and eggs? Or how his comment applies to good leadership? Stick around and I’ll tell you in this edition of “Lines for Leaders.”