Edward R. Murrow Rule of Thumb

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty ... when the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.

Lois McMaster Bujold Rule of Thumb

Ordinary people need extraordinary examples so they can say to themselves, well, if he can do *that*, I can surely do *this* ... no excuses.

Robert Swan Rule of Thumb

The challenge in the world today is not the lack of information; it is the lack of inspiration ... our job is to inspire people - to get them to believe the journey is possible - by showing them small, achievable steps.

Aretha Franklin Rule of Thumb

R-E-S-P-E-C-T ... find out what it means to me!

Rooster Cogburn Rule of Thumb

When seldom is heard an encouraging word, the sky is cloudy all day.

Harvey Wallace Rule of Thumb

I don't mind not being important, but I do mind being unimportant.

Ken Olsen Rule of Thumb

I hired smart people, gave them responsibility, and expected them to perform as adults ... lo and behold, they performed magnificently.

Karen Armstrong Rule of Thumb

There's no point in going into a dialogue unless you're willing to be changed by the encounter, for the better or worse.

Stephen R. Covey Rule of Thumb

"Management" is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success ... "leadership" determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.

CareerTrack Rule of Thumb

Outstanding managers do more than direct ... they lead, build morale, encourage teamwork, and create enthusiasm.

Sam Johnson Rule of Thumb

There are two ways to achieve change ... through crisis or through leadership.

Yaakov Ben-Zebdi Rule of Thumb

Be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Vince Lombardi Rule of Thumb

Winning is a habit ... unfortunately, so is losing.

Teddy Roosevelt Rule of Thumb

The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what needs to be done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them when they do it!

Neil Armstrong Rule of Thumb

I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.

Bill Walsh Rule of Thumb

Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is more lame than a cookie-cutter compliment.

Dave Mason Rule of Thumb

There ain't no good guy, there ain't no bad guy, there's only you and me and we just disagree.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld Rule of Thumb

Nothing is so contagious as an example ... we never do great good or great evil without bringing about more of the same on the part of others.

David Shore Rule of Thumb

There's no 'I' in "team" ... there is a 'me', though, if you jumble it up.

Jim Jindrick Rule of Thumb

Innovators and entrepreneurs are leaders ... leaders are innovators and entrepreneurs.