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Quotes by Ethiopian Authors
"Long ago, I stopped buying- let alone reading, books that talk about organizational success but fail to emphasize the importance of TRUST."
"Honesty doesn't mean you reveal everything you discern and feel. That is why we have the word discretion..."
"Gravity keeps your body down from flying high. On the other hand, nothing can keep you down from outperforming yourself and from continually growing to become excellent."
"Rather than micro-managing to resolve every problem, create the right atmosphere, process, and system that facilitate effective problem solving."
"Don't confuse your mentor with your buddies. Unlike the latter, your mentor isn't contented with where you're in life right now..."
"If you're a true student of the truth, you may easily get frustrated when people try to make points based on mysticism and cultural beliefs."
"The starting place for your greatness is desire. The desire to succeed, to serve others, to keep on going no matter what; the desire to..."
"If you've passion- the desire to succeed at all cost, there won't be any lack or limitation that could stop you. Passion wipes out excuses."
"When someone respects you, s/he confronts you in private before taking you in public and/or stabbing in the back and backbiting you..."
"When leaders lack self-awareness, they doubt themselves; uncertain about their abilities; unclear about the direction to take on each turn, and more..."
"Here is a paradox: People who think imperfect are closer to perfection than their counterparts who claim that they're perfect or closer..."
"If your destiny is glorious, a protracted journey filled with ups and downs is ahead of you. Sit down and strategize to outlast your challenges."
"Many things might have caused pain this year. The good thing is that we would not have felt them if we weren't alive. Thankful that I'm alive!"
"You should author the narration of your life and organization. If you don't, someone will, and you may not like it."
"When you feel like you're crazy because you think differently than the people around you, God sends a confirmation that you've not lost it."
"Whenever someone 'pretends' as perfect, never made a mistake, error, sin in his life, I know that he has never been in the field..."
"What a joy to meet and be around with people who're self-aware with healthy self-esteem. They embrace you and make your stay with them enjoyable."
"No one is perfect. We all have weaknesses and limitations. Some can't be fixed. But, at least, a leader shouldn't find herself blindsided..."
"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."
"Our fulfillment in life and career meets with success when we give our best as per our unique talent, gifting, strengths while willing to team up with others in the areas of our limitations..."
"No one deserves to rent your heart, especially those who hurt you. Your heart is precious and deserves to store your great memories!"
"When you are genuinely preoccupied in serving others using your talent and experience, doors that you have never knocked start to open up..."
"Any fight in life whether it is physical, mental, moral, or spiritual, how long you stay in the fight is highly dependent on your growth."
"Each one of us has a unique spot in this harmonious and self-sustaining universe. If our desire is to succeed and enjoy life to the full both personally, professionally, and business wise, we should spot our unique place in the universe."
"Time and again, I've met or read about people who succeeded against all kinds of odds because they had passion. You're passion away to win!"
"Don't jail your imagination. You cannot imagine beyond your desires. You can't unleash your imagination without the SEEDs of desire."
"Success is relative. We shouldn't compare the financial success between a person born into riches and the one born into abject poverty."
"With increased self-awareness comes focus... We become selective. We refrain from jumping to grab every opportunity that comes on our way..."
"Character isn't all about becoming a saint or perfect. No one is perfect! There are areas we all are working on to improve and fine tune.."
"It may be necessary to change our brand, catch phrases, strategy, design, etc. once in awhile. It may give us competitive advantages. But a change that demands the change of the SOUL of who we're doesn't deserve to be entertained."
"If you closely scrutinize relationships everywhere that struggle, in most cases, it is due to lack of self-awareness of one or both parties..."
"The few people who earned my respect are those who are predictable in their character but totally unpredictable the way they think!"
"Every emotion that we experience on a moment-by-moment basis has origin. The origin is a thought (s)."
"As a leader, 1st, work on yourself- increase your self-awareness. There shouldn't be any other urgent agenda than this. Get enlightened! Know very well who you're including your strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots!"
"We don't need to win all the time. We should embrace losing. Losing weight, bad employees, disloyal friends...These aren't bad things @ all!"
"You can't succeed in any endeavor if your motive is solely selfish- feeding your ego, seeking recognition, fame, etc. Find a lasting motivation..."
"When people violate your values, they have excuses for doing so. For instance, they may misconceive your quest for responsiveness as being annoying..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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."
"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."
"Conflict occurs everywhere except in the cemetery. Everyone experiences conflict except the dead. Thankful for being alive..."
"It's not your knowledge, skill, status & good look that enable you to do great things. It's your trustworthiness. But, you've to EARN it..."
"You live in this world once. Let your true and authentic YOU get unleashed. The world is desperately waiting your unique brand unchained."
"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."
"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!!!"
"A winning mindset can transform an underdog into a champion, conqueror, and achiever. You're a mindset away from winning your battles!"
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