How These Famous Motivational Quotes Can Help You Succeed

There are plenty of people I have taken inspiration from in the course of my career, in every walk of life from politicians to business leaders and of course my father. From the very early days I have stuck to certain principles and ethics but it is important to keep an open mind and to be aware of new ideas and approaches. The businesses and the business leaders who are open to new ideas and are prepared to innovate and adapt are the ones who will continue to prosper and grow. Business after all is about development both on a personal and an organisational level. But despite the need for constant development and change there are fundamental principles that will always remain constant. I believe that these key principles can be summed up by the quotations below Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. Dwight D. Eisenhower Not everyone is born a great leader but it is a skill that can be learnt through practice and experience. However, in order to become a great leader you have to understand one fundamental principle - you can never force people to follow you. The only way you can become a leader is by setting a great example and by putting together a team that is pulling together in the same direction and towards the same target. Consensus is always going to yield better results than coercion. 'We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit'. Aristotle Self-discipline is a key quality for someone who has decided to go into business for themselves. Anyone who runs their own business will tell you the same thing, it is incredibly hard work and one of the most demanding things you will ever do. There are no easy routes to success when it comes to the world of business. But if you really want to be successful, no matter what field you work in, then be prepared to put the effort into every single aspect. 'How very little can be done under the spirit of fear' Florence Nightingale People can sometimes be afraid of making that leap into the world of entrepreneurship. They may have a good idea, along with business acumen, but are wary of the potential pitfalls. I have always said that belief is one of the most important qualities you can have. Yes, running a business is difficult and there are always risks, which you should do your best to minimise. But if you are truly passionate about the journey of entrepreneurship, and believe in yourself and what you can offer, you have to take a risk and put yourself out there. To have a great idea, have a lot of them Thomas Edison The key quality which sets the best companies from the rest of the field is creativity and the ability to think outside of the box. The businesses which simply follow the herd and do not attempt to do anything differently will never be the market leaders. Always look for a new angle or approach that will make a difference in the market place. I have always encouraged creative thinking among all my key managers. If you want to be truly different and the best at what you do then it is vital to have an open mind and be receptive to new ideas, concepts and approaches. There is only one boss, the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else Sam Walton Finally and perhaps most importantly of all you should never forget who the most important person is when it comes to running a business the customer or client. The very foundation of a successful enterprise is always going to be a great product or a great service. Any business which loses touch with their customers' needs is always going to pay a very heavy price and there are plenty of examples out there of firms who failed for this very reason. When you consider that in a modern and increasingly competitive world, people have great choices and are always on the lookout for value, it would be foolish to overlook their importance. No matter what sector you are involved in - you must know what makes your customers tick. 管理新知 您可能感兴趣的文章 未来招聘领域必然趋势:数据面试 2014-04-09 引领华为：任正非的七大领导力启示 2015-11-10 学习工作的五种方法 2017-08-30 最近文章 TEST 2018年01月15日 嫖娼被抓不属无故旷工，公司解雇赔4万！（法院判决） 2018年01月15日 如何判断你是否具有HRBP胜任力？

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