Fight for your strategic vision
LeadershipDo not let others' desire for comfort or safety derail a long-term career path; advocate for the active route even during recovery.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
엘리너 루스벨트
Leaders in history and crisis1884-1962
US First Lady, diplomat and human-rights advocate
151 records in all
- Principles 45
- Episodes 62
- Quotes 44
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Principles
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Redefine Your Role Through Action
LeadershipWhen faced with a role that feels restrictive or traditional, use your own platform and active business agenda to transform it into something impactful.
Leverage exclusive access for others
HiringUse your unique position to create opportunities for underrepresented groups, such as by restricting access to force inclusive hiring practices.
Leverage personal brand for social impact
BrandBuild a persona of trustworthiness and use that influence to support important causes, even if it involves commercial sponsorships to fund charitable work.
Broaden the Scope of Impact
StrategyLook beyond narrow technical goals to address broader social problems that contribute to the overall success of a mission.
Cultivate Active Curiosity
LearningMaintaining a receptive and eager interest in one thing naturally leads to new opportunities and richer experiences.
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The most important thing in any relationship is not what you get but what you give.
Source Eleanor Roosevelt Wikiquote: Eleanor Roosevelt, 1960 (opens in a new tab)
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Prioritize Collective Goals Over Ego
StrategyAgreement is reached more easily when individuals stop focusing on personal gain and focus entirely on the shared objective.
Supporting quotes
Their ability to obtain what they desire is greatly weakened until they can reach an understanding and work as a unit.
Source Eleanor Roosevelt This Troubled World, 1938 (opens in a new tab)
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