Albert Einstein on Freedom and Science
"A dictatorship means muzzles all round and consequently stultification. Science can flourish only in an atmosphere of free speech." Albert Einstein "Science and Dictatorship," in Dictatorship on Its Trial, by Eminent Leaders of Modern Thought (1930)
Peter Drucker Quote
"We spend a lot of time teaching leaders what to do. We don't them enough what to stop." -Peter Drucker
Ralph Waldo Emerson Leadership Quote
"The Purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, and to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." Ralph Waldo Emmerson
“This is a time to stand up for what is right” John Kerry Remarks on Middle East Peace
https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2016/12/266119.htm
A Yale history professor’s 20-point guide to defending democracy under a Trump presidency — Quartz
http://qz.com/846940/a-yale-history-professors-20-point-guide-to-defending-democracy-under-a-trump-presidency/
Ban Production of Highly Enriched Uranium | Ploughshares Fund
http://www.ploughshares.org/issues-analysis/article/ban-production-highly-enriched-uranium
What Is Leadership?
"What is leadership, anyway? Such a simple question, and yet it continues to vex popular consultants and lay people alike." I always like to start with definitions when I'm thinking about a topic. This linked article is a an interesting take on the standard notions...
RFK Leadership quote of the day
"Those who dare to fail miserably, can achieve greatly." Robert F. Kennedy
Southwest reading: Kip Tindell – Chairman & CEO , The Container Store
In page 51 of October's Southwest Magazine, a quote from Kip Tindell, Chairman & CEO of the Container Store caught my eye . Kip's quote on What is essential to being a leader? "While I certainly value intellectual intelligence, a capable leader must also possess...
Leadership Thoughts
At lunch the other day, George Minardos and I talked about our common interest in work, life and the human condition. As we both have a high interest in Leadership we also kicked around our ideas about Leadership.build and how we can create a place to expand our...