Equalizer
Seeking more balance
Drawing upon each other—
Tomorrow brightens
Unifier
Vision looks backwards
Past lessons travel forward—
Persistence grinds on
Leader
Interactions’ breath
Changes fulfill transition—
Minutes recovered
I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions lead by a sheep.
A diplomat who says “yes” means “maybe”, a diplomat who says “maybe” means “no”, and a diplomat who says “no” is no diplomat.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand (1754-1838) was a French clergyman, statesman, and diplomat.
The crisis you have to worry about most is the one you don’t see coming.
We are all equal on this floor, and a senator must keep his word.
Mike Mansfield (1903-2001) was an American politician and diplomat. He served as one of Montana’s U.S. Senators from 1953-1977. He later was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan (1977-1988).
A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.
Success is simple. Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time.
Arnold H. Glasow (1905-1998) was an American author and humorist. He was a regular contributor to the humor sections found in Reader’s Digest.
The minute a person whose word means a great deal dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others will follow.
We are all here to have a kind of living of our own and to be recognized for what we are.
Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an American contralto whose deep, rich voice presented a variety of music from opera to spirituals. She performed in many venues in both Europe and the United States for nearly 40 years.
The American dream, to me, means having the opportunity to achieve.
Show people how to have success and then you can push their expectations up.
Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025) was an American professional basketball player. Following his playing career, he became a highly successful coach in the NBA (National Basketball Association). He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and coach.
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.
