Assegid Habtewold is a strategic leadership consultant and author who empowers visionaries to lead with unwavering conviction and transformative impact. With a "play to win" mindset, he teaches that true success comes from aligning one's actions with deeply held beliefs and committing fully to the journey. His insights help leaders at all levels tap into their latent potential, make bold decisions, and build legacies that matter. Assegid's own all-in approach to life and business serves as a powerful model for anyone seeking to move beyond fear and indecision to create a future of significance and remarkable achievement.
"Having the big picture in mind enables us to overcome the day to day routines that attempt to distract us from pursuing our dream."
"If you've seen a clear & worthy vision, you get up every morning to pursue your vision even if you were knocked down the previous day..."
"Setbacks are common enemies of both achievers and people whose dream cut short. The difference is that the former persist against continual setbacks while the latter quit."
"Altering our distressing emotions is an uphill battle. When you experience undesirable emotional outburst, try to alter the thought behind."
"You can't succeed in any endeavor if your motive is solely selfish- feeding your ego, seeking recognition, fame, etc. Find a lasting motivation..."
"Don't sacrifice the present and attempt to achieve the impossible- to completely correct the past... It's gone! Learn from it and move on..."
"Leading a grateful life should be more than a feeling and a habit. It should be our core value, which we should respect no matter what."
"Serving in the best country in the world demands becoming the best in what you do. To become the best, learn from & hangout with the best..."
"You don't need to become great 1st to step into your greatness. Have you left your comfort zone and ventured out to unleash your greatness?"
"If you closely scrutinize relationships everywhere that struggle, in most cases, it is due to lack of self-awareness of one or both parties..."
"Others may not understand your joy and contentment because of your certainty about who you are and why you exist. Don't waste your time to explain."
"Until the ego dissolves or evolves to become one with our true self, we remain slaves of our own egos."
"One of the reasons that may force you walk away from great opportunities is when your values are keep violated..."
"Many forgiven me for my missteps. I know, I'm BIG mouthed. Thank you for giving me a second chance. Because of you, I also forgive others..."
"Don't take it personal. Whether people like or dislike you, it most probably is because of your beliefs, principles, and values..."
"Some people have the innate ability to cheat artfully during dating, interview... Once they're in, they completely change and become different that they leave you wonder whether you have ever met them before."
"If our mission is grand & our vision is glorious, we need great values that match our ambition or else, we toil in vain..."
"The worst weapon of your enemy, rival, competitor, distractor is creating self-doubt in you and/or your team. They cannot win you without first destroying your self-worth."
"Many people desire to be trusted but they don't do things that make them trustworthy..."
"When people don't trust you, they may walk with you but they second guess every step you take- don't believe what you say is what you mean..."
"Deep inside, you know it. You're trustworthy. Sadly, you may come across untrustworthy. What are robbing your credibility? Find and fix it!"
"If we aren't trustworthy to our own words and values, why should we expect others to trust us with their resources, let alone with their lives?"
"If you fail to treat the current time you have wisely and with care, it'll judge you tomorrow harshly since it came to you but you mistreated and abused it."
"You can't beat your own expectations. The latter set the tone, and shape who you've become, and who you would end up becoming..."
"Those leaders who are conscious of theirs and their organization's values are quick to take bold actions than those who aren't yet attuned. And that is why many companies are willing to pay them in millions."
"You could be a very trustworthy person. It doesn't matter! If they just met you, they decide to trust you or not in the 1st 3 - 4 seconds..."
"When we come in contact with our true self, we stop trying to be someone else. We fall in love with it and embrace it with all its flaws :-)"
"A winning mindset can transform an underdog into a champion, conqueror, and achiever. You're a mindset away from winning your battles!"
"Your values define who you truly are. Your true identity is the sum total of your values."
"Your track record, and great achievements may prompt people to invest their resources such as time and money, not their heart."
"The world under your feet is changing & you never noticed, it's on you. If you're changing & the world failed to notice, it's not on you..."
"Don't allow others to put a cap on you. Don't simply agree when someone draws your own finishing line. You're the captain of your destiny!!!"
"Pride begins when someone starts to assume that s/he is the custodian of all truths and attempts to be right in all circumstances, which is IMPOSSIBLE!"
"No one can express who you are and what you stand for more than you do. Don't leave that to chance or others. If you do so, the likelihood of other people misgauging you is high. Take charge!"
"People attempt to create association b/n you and your values. Oh, Mary- the girl who is caring; you mean the company with quality products?"
"You're great. You don't need to be sorry for being who you're. You're a miracle. You're a wonder in this generation. Unchain your true self!"
"Wisdom teaches you when to use your discretion- with whom, what, and when to share your feelings and discernments..."
"When you stop worrying about your shortcomings, you deny your enemies, rivals, and/or competitors lethal weapons they may use to attack and defeat you."
"There should not be any excuse. If we don't like our heritages, we've the power to change them for good. Let's go beyond using lame excuses..."
"You cannot withstand continual setbacks unless you've seen a worthwhile vision..."
"It's embarrassing when a leader is clueless about his/her limitations (blind spots) while his/her people are well aware and making fun out of them."
"Every emotion that we experience on a moment-by-moment basis has origin. The origin is a thought (s)."
"Take away your eyes from your past failures, current limitations, and future fears. Be hopeful, believe in yourself, be bold, and move on..."