What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
But I think Steve's main contribution besides just the pure leadership is his passion for excellence. He's a perfectionist. Good enough isn't good enough. And also his creative spirit. You know he really, really wants to do something great. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
The 9/11 Commission recently released their report, citing important changes which need to be made to improve our nation's homeland security. I voiced my disappointment with the House leadership when this report was left until after the August recess for action. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
There would not be enough talent that's educated, developed and ready to take on the next leadership challenge, and it would cap our growth. Now we've put programs in place not to have that happen, but that could be a weakness. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
I think national issues play into gubernatorial races less than, obviously, in Senate and Congressional races. Much less. They tend to be more decided by personality, leadership qualities and by state or local issues. They still have some effect, no question about it, but not as much as Senate and Congressional races. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Rotary provides training at all levels so that those who have been selected for leadership positions have the opportunity to learn and apply leadership principles to their jobs. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
For many members of Congress, the time for choosing is near - do what the party leadership demands, or do what the people have asked you to do. If my colleagues don't mind some advice from a newcomer, I'd suggest going with the will of the people. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>
This is one of the major problems we have. By the way, it was endorsed by leadership on both sides of the aisle and both ends of the Capitol, by the NRA and also by the gun control groups. Jul 09, 2024 - Fabian Biese>