Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.
To be true to one’s own freedom is, in essence, to honor and respect the freedom of others.
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) was the 34th President of the United States.
There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way.
There is some risk involved in action, there always is. But there is more risk in failure to act.
Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) was the 33rd President of the United States.
In a difficult situation one never-failing guide is to ask yourself: “What would Christ have done?”
From John 13:14-15: “ So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.”
Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was a British-born army officer, writer, and founder of the Boy Scouts Association.
The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.
If you want to make enemies, try to change something.
Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) was the 28th President of the United States.
Stormy clouds now gather
Reins held with steady hand
Confident in leadership
Vision meets each demand
Horizon sets choices
Consistency calls out
Dynamic in leadership
Navigates faithful route
World hungers for balance
Tempered with compassion
Gentleness in leadership
Efforts filled with passion
Opportunity breathes
From time-tested flagship
Decisive in leadership
Never loses its grip
Journey’s expectations
Surpassed with every test
Resilient in leadership
Finishes one more quest
Make the present good, and the past will take care of itself.
One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.
Knute Rockne (1888-1931) was a Norwegian-born, American football player and college football coach. During his 13 seasons of coaching at the University of Notre Dame, his teams won 100 games and earned three national championships.
Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you’re aboard, there’s nothing you can do.
If only political leaders would allow themselves to feel, as well as to think, the world might be a happier place.
Golda Meir (1898-1978) was Prime Minister of Israel from 1969-1974. She was and has remained Israel’s only female head of government.
From John 8:32: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
Blessed land stretching from ocean to ocean
Spacious skies wink at fields of abundant grain
Framed in by towering, majestic mountains
God’s Grace covering the land like fruitful rain
Lady Liberty extends her message of hope
Calling out, only demanding to breathe free
Ensuring freedom for the huddled masses
Keeping her torch lite, from sea to shining sea
Asking God to mend a nation’s ills and flaws
Lifting praises up to the Father above
His glory be forever praised here below
Liberty and freedom shall ring, filled with love
Forgiving our nation’s errors and transgressions
Healing hearts of discord, peace now safeguarded
Leading this nation out of its dark wilderness
Remembering an old path, long discarded
Nation founded from scratch, with lasting vision
“All men are created equal” crying out
Endowed from the Creator, come certain rights
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness shout
“America the Beautiful” is a beloved song. You are invited to listen to this familiar song, as sung by Lee Greenwood.
Originally published July, 2020.
The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best. [Taken from Hayes Inaugural Address on March 5, 1877]
The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of the world.
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) served as the American President from 1877-1881.
Wise sayings often fall on barren ground; but a kind word is never thrown away.
The most enthusiastic man in a cause is rarely chosen as the leader.
Sir Arthur Helps (1813-1875) was an English writer. He was an early advocate for animal rights.
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