The capacity for "uncontaminated wonder," ultimately, is what distinguishes the successful from the ordinary, the happily engaged players of whatever era from the chronically disappointed and malcontent. Therein lies a lesson for geeks, geezers, and the sea of people who fall in between.
Warren G. BennisPerhaps the central task of the leader of leaders thus becomes the development of other leaders.
Warren G. BennisFind the appropriate balance of competing claims by various groups of stakeholders. All claims deserve consideration but some claims are more important than others.
Warren G. BennisGrowing other leaders from the ranks isn't just the duty of the leader, it's an obligation.
Warren G. BennisPossess the "Nobel Factor": Possess and constantly demonstrate optimism, faith, and hope. They create choices. I am reminded of an ancient Chinese proverb: "That the birds of worry and care fly above your head, this you cannot change; but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent."
Warren G. Bennis