The Lord is first, my friends are second, and I am third.
Gale SayersRead
Our young people look up to us. Let us not let them down. Our young people need us. Saving them will make heroes of us all.
Interpretation
We have a responsibility to guide and support the younger generation, as their future relies on our actions.
This quote by Gale Sayers emphasizes the impact that adults and leaders have on the youth. It highlights the moral obligation to provide support, guidance, and inspiration to young people, acknowledging that our efforts not only shape their futures but also define our own legacy as heroes in their eyes.
In practice
During a community meeting about youth programs, this quote can encourage adults to take action.
There is a new model of leadership in the world that rides on the premise that every single person in the organisation can be a leader. Titles are important for structure and order, but real power does not come from titles.
Begin with praise and honest appreciation. Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders. Make the fault easy to correct. Make the other person happy about doing what you suggest.
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You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve.
Isn't it ironic that pay, perks, and benefits all cost your company at the bottom line, but authentic recognition, especially when it's most unexpected, costs very little and gives the most impressive return on investment?
We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.
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