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Leadership in the life and achievements of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill’s Life and Achievements. Born: 1874 Died: 1965 Prime Minister twice (1940-45, 1951-55) Lieutenant-Colonel in World War I Star polo player Author of many books Artist Considered one of the best orators ever.
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Leadershipin the life and achievements ofSir Winston Churchill
Churchill’s Life and Achievements Born: 1874 Died: 1965 Prime Minister twice (1940-45, 1951-55) Lieutenant-Colonel in World War I Star polo player Author of many books Artist Considered one of the best orators ever
“We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.” --Winston Churchill, 1940
1. Be Courageous "If you're going through hell, keep going.” -- Winston Churchill
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“The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see.” –Sir Winston Churchill
2. Begin with the end Apply it to your life: Make a list of all the things you like to spend your time doing: Make another list of the things you want to accomplish 10 years from now.
Things to Do: Facebook Go to Robinsons Sleep Sing and dance Spend time with friends Play computer games Have a good career Travel the world Raise a family Help other people Time to Do It:
3. Be Patient & Persistent "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."
World War 2: 1939-1945 500,000 4.3 million 2 80% 72 million 118,000 413,000 2 million 9 million 27 million
4. Be Kind(Think Win-Win) "It is more agreeable to have the power to give than to receive." "In war as in life, it is often necessary to take up the best alternative open and work for it with all your might. "
What would you do? You are stranded on a desert island, along with 6 other people. A small boat can take 3 of you to safety. Who would you save, and why? • Your nephew, who has cancer • A priest • A 7 year-old orphan • A pregnant woman • Her husband, who is an ex-convict • Toni Gonzaga • Yourself
5. Listen first. Then speak. "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
6. Trust Others "These are not dark days: these are great days - the greatest days our country has ever lived." "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
"When this war is over I shall confine myself entirely to writing and painting."
7. Balance your life Physical Mental Emotional Spiritual
Think about BALANCE… …your parents …your friends …yourself
Courage Foresight Patience Kindness Listening Trust Balance