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Quotes from The Wisdom of the Bullfrog — William H. McRaven

born 1955 United States

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Before you can master any of the other axioms of wisdom, you must first strive to be men and women of honor and integrity. That is what sets the great leaders above the commonplace. It will not be easy. It never is. But it is also not complicated.

The Wisdom of the Bullfrog (2023)

1. Be fair and honorable in your business dealings. It's the only way that you and your employees can leave a legacy to be proud of.
2. Never lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. The culture of your organization starts with you.
Own your lapses in judgment. It happens to everyone. Correct the problem and return to being a person of good character.

The Wisdom of the Bullfrog (2023)

I often hear that it's hard to know the right thing to do. No, it's not! You always know what's right, but sometimes it's just very hard to do it. It's hard because you may have to admit failure. It's hard because the right decision may affect your friends and colleagues. It's hard because you may not personally benefit from doing what's right. Yeah, it's hard. That's called leadership.

The Wisdom of the Bullfrog (2023)

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