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Founding Fathers – true leaders

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are responsible for the greatest trust ever confided to a political society. Benjamin Franklin “Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.&# John Adams “The citizens of the U.S. We base all our experiments on the capacity of mankind for self-government.&#

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Trust – the key to success

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The end result is low morale and the consequent low standards of performance.&# – Koh Boon Hwee “The most important element in any relationship, business or personal, is trust and credibility.&# – Brian Tracy “Why are you reading the blurbs in this book?

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Leadership and endurance

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Politics was a kind of ministry for him, and that kind of dedication makes a difference.&# A recent IBD article illustrates the important qualities of strength and courage that helped Adams not only endure but also succeed: “Samuel Adams’ success came from his willingness to work tirelessly for the cause of liberty.

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Celebrity Leaders

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Where once saints dominated our imagination and were looked to for guidance, political and business leaders now play that role. Anthropologist Joseph Campbell argues that all cultures, all societies, and, by extension, all organizations (political or otherwise) are engaged in a “hero quest.” Why is leadership such a fascinating topic?

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