TCODS - Tillamook County Outdoor School
Moses' Collection of Quotations
Leadership
"Be not afraid of greatness, Some are born great, Some achieve greatness, and some nave greatness thrust upon them." William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night (Shared by Mr. Ego, 11.7/08)
"Exemplary leaders re approachable; they don't get touchy and fly off the handle; they never let minor problems poison their outllo; they sandwich every slice of criticism between two layers of praise." On the Right Note, May 1, 2007
Good leaders: (a) are consistent; they set an examply be 'walking the walk,' so everyone knews that what's heard at the bottom is first practiced at the top; (b) constantly express their appreciation, realizing people need to know they're an important part of the team; (c) always listen to suggestions, opinions, fears and ideas without pre-judging or being dismissive. On the Right Note, May 2, 2007
"I'm just a plow-hand . . . but I've learned how to hold a team together; how to lift some men up, how to calm others down, until . . . they've got one heartbeat. There are just 3 things I say: If something goes bad, I did it; if it goes semi-good, we did it; if it goes really good, you did it!"" Bear Bryant
It's almost impossible for people to pat you on the back when you're throwing your weight around.
Leadership is
demonstrated, not announced.
Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." Dwight Eisenhower
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but it you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln
Nothing intoxicates some people like a sip of authority.
"Nothing
is so strong as gentleness; nothing so gentle as real strength." St. Francis
of Sales
"Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." Sam Walton
"The measure of a truly great man is the courtesy with which he treats lesser men." Unknown
Your position never gives you the right to command. It only imposes on you the duty of living your life that others can receive your orders without being humiliated.