9 Inspirational Leadership Quotes From Billy Beane, Robert Griffin III, and Dwight Howard

“The bigger the gap between the haves and have-nots, the more the have-nots have to take bigger risks.” – Billy Beane

There were some great leadership quotes contained in this week’s editions of the USA Today that all leaders need to put in their toolbox.  As a bonus, I’m also including the latest statistics from the FCC on social media and technology.  Enjoy!

February 22nd – Robert Griffin III on the NFL Combine

• Maturity – “This is a business trip.  I’m the CEO of Griffin Enterprises.  It’s my job to sell my product.”
• Trust Your Experience – “The more you play, the better you’re going to get…I learned to trust my eyes.”
• Perspective – “They say that home is where you spend Christmas.”
• Stability – “They’ve (my parents) done a great job keeping me grounded.” 
• Pleasure – “I’m getting ready to go to the only combine in my life…I want to take in the whole experience.”

February 23rd – Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane

• Reality – “We do it (trade players) because we have no other choice.”
• Risk – “The bigger the gap between the haves and have-nots, the more the have-nots have to take bigger risks.”

February 24th – Social Media Statistics

• 54% of visitors to social networks and blogs are women.
• 53% of tablet owners are men.
• 18-34 years old know as “Generation C” because they are constantly connected, make up 23% of the U.S. population.  However, they make up 39% of the smart phone users and 33% of the tablet owners.
• Whites account for 61% of smartphone users and 60% of tablet owners.  Hispanics are the next largest group17% and 15% respectfully.
• African-Americans have the highest percentage of talk times on their smartphones.
• 100 million Americans do not have high speed internet service in their home. “We can’t afford to have a third of the country left out of the broadband economy.  Getting online is a necessity, not a convenience.” – FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

February 24th – Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard

• Results – “Branding is great.  It looks good for the long run (being in a high profile city).  But winning is what makes players great.”
• Responsibility – “This is my job.  This is what I do – dominate night in and night out.”

Leaders, what are your thoughts on these statements?

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