Some Leadership Quotes

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Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? (Bruce Van Horn)

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be (Rosalynn Carter)

Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them (John C. Maxwell)

Leadership is unlocking people's potential to become better (Bill Bradley)

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock (Thomas Jefferson)

Welcome to the Blog. I love Positivity. I love sharing Positivity. I encourage You to always be Positive. Positivity pays. It's what we all need to achieve both personal and cooperate Success and Fulfillment. Develop a Positive Mindset. Build Positive Relationships. Have an open mind to Learn and Improve. Always seek to grow and be the best available Version of Yourself. Always Believe that You CAN!

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