The author distinguishes George Washington's leadership from that of another aristocratic general whose temperament was somewhat cold. Unlike him, Washington made the effort to at least appear to suffer with his troops.
One of the best ways to influence people is to make them feel important. Most people enjoy those rare moments when others make them feel important. It is one of the deepest human desires.
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Roy T. Bennett
The more you talk about them, the more important they will feel. The more you listen to them, the more important you will make them feel.
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Roy T. Bennett
If you were born with the ability to change someone’s perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give–the ability to influence.
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Shannon L. Alder
If you have influence on other people. Dont be influenced by their hate, money, jealousy, anger and popularity .
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Unknown
Once in a while it really hits people that they don't have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.
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Alan Keightley
More Quotes By John Ferling
Jefferson was the rare student who came to college already knowing that there could be joy in studying.
Jefferson attributes to a college professor and mentor his lifelong habit of questioning conventional wisdom.
The feelings of politicians are rarely transparent.
The author characterizes Hamilton's tone in the Federalist papers by saying that he never spoke of problems but of being at the last stage in the crisis.
