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#1

“But until a person can say deeply and honestly, "I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday," that person cannot say, "I choose otherwise.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: choices, misattributed-eleanor-roosevelt

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#2

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: listening

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#3

“Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: encouragement, expectations, proactivity, self-development

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#4

“Start with the end in mind. ”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

tags: management

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#5

“We see the world, not as it is, but as we are──or, as we are conditioned to see it.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: lens, perceptions

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#6

“Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win/Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw”
― Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

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#7

“Two people can see the same thing, disagree, and yet both be right. It's not logical; it's psychological.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: perceptions

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#8

“It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: human-behavior

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#9

“Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

tags: choice, happiness

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#10

“Strategy is really the essence of the boards value proposition to the company. The ability to strategize well is the essence of what makes a board relevant.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: boardroom, business-management, corporate-governance, executives, leadership, q3, reporting, strategy

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#11

“A board-established and led vision is a critical element of effective corporate governance. It provides direction, inspires stakeholders, and guides the company towards a successful future.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: boardroom, business-management, corporate-governance, executives, leadership, q3, quotes, reporting, vision

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#12

“As a board, you want to be able to identify exactly what the company is succeeding at and exactly what it's failing at so that you can amplify the successes and correct the failures with surgical precision.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: boardroom, business-management, corporate-governance, executives, leadership, q3, quotes, reporting, success-and-failure

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#13

“A high-performing board of directors is the backbone of a successful company.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership, quotes, vision

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#14

“Effective board governance hinges on the accuracy and reliability of
financial reporting, instilling investor confidence.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, financial-reporting, hendrith, quotes, strategy, the-board

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#15

“Now, more than ever, the world needs transformational leaders not to cultivate change for its own sake, but to lead through the inevitable evolutions in business and human society.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership, quotes, transformational-leadership

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#16

“Effective risk management and compliance are essential for protecting the
company's assets and reputation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: assets, board-of-directors, business, company, corporate-governance, hendrith, risk-governance, the-board

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#17

“There's no one-size-fits-all answer to defining business success, as different companies can and should prioritize various aspects of success.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, company, corporate-governance, hendrith-smith, quotes

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#18

“Shaping the company's future requires understanding the key drivers
of value for the company and establishing metrics to measure progress accordingly.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: best, board-of-directors, business, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, results

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#19

“Effective board governance hinges on fostering a culture of ethics and
integrity throughout the organization.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, effectiveness, hendrith, quotes

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#20

“In today's competitive business landscape, a board's primary responsibility is to ensure the
long-term success and sustainability of the organization.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, strategy, the-company

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#21

“Fortifying the company involves assessing the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and implementing safeguards.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, infrastructure, quotes, risk-governance, risk-management, the-company, vulnerabilities

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#22

“To be successful, a Board of Directors must foster a culture of respect and appreciation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company-culture, corporate-governance, executive-management, hendrith, leadership, quotes

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#23

“Critical to success in corporate governance is a vision that inspires and motivates employees at all levels.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership-quotes, quotes, vision

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#24

“Diversity should not be pursued solely for its own sake but as a strategic advantage. A diverse board brings a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and insights that can enhance decision-making, innovation, and problem-solving.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company, corporate-governance, diversity-and-inclusion, hendrith, quotes

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#25

“The financial statements are just a starting point. By asking the right questions and actively engaging with the data, board members can gain a deeper understanding of the company's financial health and position themselves to make sound decisions that will ensure the company's long-term success.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, corporate-finance, corporate-governance, financial-statements, hendrith, quotes, strategy

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#26

“Effective board meetings encourage active participation from all board
members, fostering a culture of open communication and respectful debate.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, culture, hendrith, meetings, quotes, the-company

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#27

“Shaping the company's future requires a board that regularly evaluates the company's performance against its value creation objectives.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, corporate-governance, hendrith, objectives, quotes

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#28

“The boardroom is not merely a conference room; it's the bridge of a corporate vessel, guiding the company through the turbulent waters of the business world.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, business-quotes, company, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, the-board

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#29

“A vision alone ain’t enough. To truly thrive, the board must also align on a concrete definition of success. This involves a meticulous process of identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), setting SMART goals, and establishing a robust framework for measuring progress.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, corporate-governance, hendrith-smith, kpi, quotes, vision

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#30

“The business landscape is a constantly evolving ecosystem. Changes in the macro
environment, such as technological disruptions or changing consumer preferences, can
rapidly alter the competitive landscape. A high-performing board needs to be adept at
strategic foresight.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company, corporate-governance, executive-leadership, hendrith, quote-of-the-day, quotes, strategy

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