Posts Tagged ‘John C. Maxwell’

Random Thoughts on First Level Leadership – Octopus on Skates

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Yesterday, I was reading about adaptive leadership. While cross referencing a piece, I came across a thought, which is worth sharing.

New York Times best-selling author Dr. John C. Maxwell in his book, “Talent is not Enough” says, that focus should be your friend.

Talent without focus is like an octopus on roller skates. There will be a lot of movement, but you will hardly reach any where. Talent with focus will take you far ahead.

Ladder of Success

Psychologist James Dobson said, “What is the use of climbing the ladder of success only to find that it is leaning against the wrong wall?”


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