Susan Tardanico

Leadership and communications exec; professional speaker; CEO of Authentic Leadership Alliance, Exec-In-Residence at Center for Creative Leadership

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I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. – Nelson Mandela

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You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it. – Charles Buxton

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Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. – Les Brown

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Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. – Newt Gingrich

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Consider taking a personal reboot of your own to gain clarity and start with a fresh perspective #leadership https://t.co/aQVpcnWW1p

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Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. – Mahatma Gandhi

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#leaders - how often do we sit in front of our computer and struggle to communicate something? Whether a presentation or email, you'll be able to form your message more clearly if you begin with the end in mind. Read more: https://t.co/coANuceVov #leadership

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Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change. –Unknown

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Dive in and get involved when the initial strategic work is being done so you and your team are in synch. This not only leads to saved time and money, but also happier, more productive employees. https://t.co/cYyx9B6v1p #leadership

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Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be. – Zig Ziglar

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Advice I learned early in my career: Absorb heat, don't transmit it. It's tempting to lash out at others when frustrated, irritated or angry. But absorbing this "heat" and remaining calm inspires confidence in others that you are able to cope with pressure https://t.co/a6WmMPKNgU

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Fortune always favors the brave, and never helps a man who does not help himself. – P. T. Barnum

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"If serving is beneath you, then leading is above you." - How are you practicing humility and confidence as a #leader? Do people want to follow you, or do they see themselves as just a pawn in your game? #leadership #business https://t.co/pVv5I1SCpw

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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. – Mark Twain

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Each of us has a personal brand we use to influence, negotiate and achieve our career aspirations, but how do you know what your brand is? And more importantly, how are you proactively managing your brand? #leadership https://t.co/oHdU9Yb9UU

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I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. — Stephen Covey

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If you feel like you've faked your way to success and don't deserve your accomplishments or position, you are not alone. Read more on the Imposter Syndrome and how you can overcome it in 4 steps: https://t.co/5zWOMdkM2j #leadership

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Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. – C.S. Lewis

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#leadership insight: leaders should never "bury the lead." Simplify your #communication by following this basic framework: the what, why and how. Read more: https://t.co/ME6opdbLnf

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"Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear." What are you waiting for?