"Leadership is more than hard work; it is habitual work."

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"Leaders can easily forget that people follow them, in large part, because of who they are. So you should own it."

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"Don’t try to be a perfect leader, just work on being an authentic one."

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"The organization’s mission should always be more important than any individual’s personal ambition."

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"Great leaders make everyone around them better."

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"Leaders honor others by showing up early and finishing on time."

 

"If you’re not learning, you’re not leading to your full potential."

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"Public service requires private submission. Deep roots allow for further reach."

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"Character is like oxygen—it is something we often don’t think about until it is depleted." 

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"What is rewarded gets repeated."

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"People long to be a part of something bigger than themselves."

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"Leaders who don’t communicate their vision are no better than leaders who have no vision to communicate."

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"Every leader should be working toward daily goals and legacy goals."

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"Be faithful with where you are and what you’ve been given."

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"Great leaders are great finishers."

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"Want to build a community? Make collaboration part of your DNA."

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"Sabbath means pausing so that you can connect with God."

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"If you’re hustling but not resting, you need to rework your schedule."

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"Use your platform to help others and put others on it."

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"Habits create sustainable action out of chaotic energy."

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"Talent and ability may help get you to the top, but it takes character and integrity to stay there."

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"Innovation is failing over and over until it works."

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"The more people speak into the process, the more people will respect the product." 

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"If you want your team to be courageous, give them the chance to lead early and often." 

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"I would rather fail at pursuing my calling with courage and passion than succeed at something that doesn’t really matter."

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"Take time to build courage over time by taking risks in everyday and ordinary matters."

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"All leaders can find way to love and appreciate their people and help their people build relationships with each other."

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"A habit of conviction means doing what is right instead of doing what is easy."

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"We impress people through our strengths, but we truly connect with people through our weaknesses and areas of struggle."

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"Excellence is what helps a leader and an organization move from competent to exceptional, from good enough to soaring heights."

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All quotes were from Brad Lomenick in his book: H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. You can purchase his book here.