With
Uluru (Northwest Territory, Australia) in the background, this king
balances on one foot. Perhaps the short stick in his left hand is used
for friction in making fires. The red sun behind him burns as hot as
his passion for accomplishing his goals. His drive is legendary, and he
knows how to build a fire under others to get them to cooperate in his
efforts. His personality looms as large as Uluru; his charisma makes
him a natural leader. His advice to me today is to stay focused on my
objectives (just as he maintains his balance) and get moving. There's no time for whining and excuses, only progress toward what I want to accomplish.
From the button collection this morning was drawn the "Merrill Lynch bull - risk:"
From the button collection this morning was drawn the "Merrill Lynch bull - risk:"
"Because
if you have a strong foundation like we have, then you can build or
rebuild anything on it. But if you've got a weak foundation you can't
build anything." ~ Jack Scalia
In
2008, Merrill Lynch was purchased by Bank of America to keep it from
going bankrupt. Though its leaders had lived large, they blindly
ignored the depth of their financial problems. Whether I am in a
position of leadership or the one being led, I need to know that I am
standing on a firm foundation. Charisma and intellectual blather should
not keep me from checking the facts and learning all I can before I
commit myself to anything.
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