The leaders I met, whatever walk of life they were from, whatever institutions they were presiding over, always referred back to the same failure something that happened to them that was personally difficult, even traumatic, something that made them feel that desperate sense of hitting bottom-as something they thought was almost a necessity. It's as if at that moment the iron entered their soul; that moment created the resilience that leaders need.
Warren G. BennisLeaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.
Warren G. BennisEmbrace error: Create an atmosphere in which prudent risk taking is strongly encouraged.
Warren G. BennisJust as no great painting has ever been created by a committee, no great vision has ever emerged from the herd.
Warren G. Bennis