Strive for Number One
"His belief in us and his vision and courage drive us forward and make us achieve and deliver." -H.E. Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State and Director General-PMO
Shape Your Own Future
"A true leader does all he can to create and shape his own destiny and his nation's future, and does not wait for regional and global events to shape that future for him." -HH Sheikh Mohammed
Dismantle Barriers, and if it Works, Repeat It
"A positive leader can alter the course of the nation's history if he has enough confidence and creativity to overcome obstacles." -HH Sheikh Mohammed
Act Fast
"When asked about his sense of urgency in his plans for the future while on stage at the 2013 World Government Summit in Dubai, his quick, gut reaction was 'there is only now, tomorrow never comes'." (p. 56)
Be Decisive and Don't Look Back
"He said to me, 'I walk in the desert. I meditate and let my mind roam and relax. I make my decision just after that walk'. " -H.E. Ohood Al Roumi
Take Risks
"Everything has a risk. Everything! That should never stop anything. We can, and should, deploy good risk management frameworks for better outcomes, but never stop moving forward and innovating." -HH Sheikh Mohammed
Don't be Deterred
"When confronted with difficulty, a person has two options: to stop and admit defeat, or to innovate and triumph." -HH Sheikh Mohammed
Lessons in Leadership
1. Always have great ambitions and aspirations.
2. Time is your most important resource.
3. Manage attention, not time.
4. Imagination alone is not enough.
5. Look forward and carry on. (p. 71)
The Sheikh CEO: HH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
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