Victims recite problems. Leaders develop solutions. That might seem like common sense, but common sense is rarely common practice.
Robin S. SharmaRead
As we produce work that becomes pure poetry, we impact and influence our teammates, we wow our suppliers, we inspire customers and strangers. And we lead our industry.
Interpretation
Creating exceptional work can profoundly influence those around us and elevate our industry.
This quote highlights the transformative power of producing work that is not just functional, but beautifully crafted. When we dedicate ourselves to creating outstanding work, we not only inspire and influence our immediate colleagues and stakeholders, but we also set a standard that can inspire others in our industry, thus becoming leaders by example.
In practice
During a team meeting, to encourage creativity, one can quote this to emphasize the importance of excellent work.
Victims recite problems. Leaders develop solutions. That might seem like common sense, but common sense is rarely common practice.
If there are only three guys at the top of the organization handling things, it's the definition of a bankrupt company. In creating leaders without titles, we are going to have organizations with people at the helm putting forth their best.
The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.
People want to be a part of an organization that lets them be fully alive and bring their gifts to work. People really do want to be engaged and feel proud of their contribution.
The fears you run away from run toward you. The fears you don't own will own you. But behind every fear wall lives a precious treasure.
Be a warrior when it comes to delivering on your ambitions. And a saint when it comes to treating people with respect, modeling generosity, and showing up with outright love.
We proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things and tackling our biggest challenges.
Lose yourself in the music, the moment - you own it.
Gotta kick at the darkness til it bleeds daylight.
As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good.
The goal of my shows, my interviews, my business, my philanthropy, all of it, whatever ventures I might pursue, would be to make clear that what unites us is ultimately far more redeeming and compelling than anything that separates me.
My goal is that a girl will watch 'The Martian' or 'Interstellar' and think, 'I want to be an astronaut or a quantum physicist.' It's important to show powerful women who are good at their jobs because young girls need those examples.
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