Sentences with phrase «leader has the courage»

«I would look at [founder] Ben Horowitz, and he would always ask two questions: Does this leader have the courage to build something important?

A good leader has the courage to surround themselves with people better than themselves.

Everyone appears to agree that our healthcare system needs fixing, but each and every time an elected leader has the courage to commit political suicide by suggesting remedies for improving the system, he gets taken to the gallows.

Will the Lib Dems» deputy leader have the courage to speak up for his party's grass roots?

It was encouraging that some school leaders had the courage to admit that they didn't have expertise in educating children living in poverty.

Berry says: «The most alarming sign of the state of our society now is that our leaders have the courage to sacrifice the lives of young people in war but have not the courage to tell us that we must be less greedy and less wasteful.»

Not exact matches

Both formerly of Yale's Chief Executive Leadership Institute and now working in succession planning and leadership training, Cohn and Moran have written seven case studies, each illustrating one of the essential attributes they believe every leader needs: integrity, empathy, emotional intelligence, vision, judgment, courage and passion.

The difference between great leaders and the pack is that they have the courage to face their fear and act in spite of it.

It's about time that religious leaders throughout the country have the courage to protest the greed being reinforced in Washington with the upcoming budget.

Some hold that numerous bishops have failed because of their complicity in corrupt ecclesial structures, while others believe that these leaders lacked the courage to teach unpopular truths and to govern their own dioceses.

There is still a deep reckoning that the Church and it's male leaders have not yet had the courage (with few exceptions) to take on.

The moral treason of the «conservative» leaders lies in the fact that they are hiding behind that camouflage: they do not have the courage to admit that the American way of life was capitalism, that that was the politico - economic system born and established in the United States, the system which, in one brief century, achieved a level of freedom, of progress, of prosperity, of human happiness, unmatched in all the other systems and centuries combined — and that that is the system which they are now allowing to perish by silent default.

Reuters: Pope says Catholic Church must stand firm against «intolerant agnosticism» Pope Benedict said on Sunday that Roman Catholic leaders must have the courage to stand up to attacks by «intolerant agnosticism» prevalent in many countries.

But such an act would require an act of political courage on the part of our leaders, and that is something that is sorely lacking in this country.

But consider the circumstances: this was the first major issue on which important evangelical leaders had broken with the Republican right — something that took real courage.

I hope our political leaders on the local, state and federal levels have the courage you have.

The leaders in this faith have had an intuitive belief in the all - saving power of healthy - minded attitudes as such, in the conquering efficacy of courage, hope, and trust, and a correlative contempt for doubt, fear, worry, and all nervously precautionary states of mind.

However, I haven't had the best of luck opposing the overwhelming favourites this season, particularly of late, so a lack of courage has swung my tentative vote in the direction of the hosts, a United side who simply must register maximum points what with league leaders City facing Chelsea on Monday night.

«The leader of his Democratic Party; the President of the United States, had the courage to tell us where he stands.

As a forward - thinking leader, Andrew has the courage to challenge the status quo and fight for the interests of everyday working people,» said Pat Welsh, the Westchester - Putnam WFP chair.

Labour needs a leader who understands how to regain people's trust and support and who has the vision, experience and courage to be our next Prime Minister.

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo declared his support of Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a fundraising appeal e-mailed out to her supporters today, saying the Upper East Side congresswoman has a «certain brand of wit and strength and courage in one's own convictions» that combind to make her an «effective leader» with «moxie.»

«There are religious leaders that have the courage to support gay marriage,» said organizer Louis Flores, 38, of Queens, as the group sang.

Speaking after the result was announced, Labour leader Ed Miliband said: «We should all be proud of the Labour Party that has shown the courage to change»

«The fact that reform continues to languish illustrates the stranglehold the NRA has over Washington, and it's time for our elected leaders to show the political courage to vote for the safety of the American people,» Cuomo said.

And the image of him as weak, adopted as the preferred attack by Tory HQ, simply did not stand up to scrutiny: he showed more courage in standing up the Murdoch press than David Cameron had in his entire time as leader of the Conservatives.

The Lib Dem leader questioned if chancellor Gordon Brown had the «courage» to take Britain in a new direction if, as expected, he becomes the country's next prime minister.

«Miami Democrats do the Nancy Pelosi squirm as House minority leader visits South Florida» via David Smiley of the Miami Herald — The top Democrat in the U.S. House had just spent an hour gushing about Debbie Mucarsel - Powell «s «courage,» highlighting her congressional campaign to knock off one of the most vulnerable Republicans in America and bashing Rep. Carlos Curbelo over his voting record on health care.

Labour party told leader «has courage to fight hostile media», as other senior figures warn it could be out of power for 15 years

Former Prime Minister and Labour leader Tony Blair has said Ed Miliband has shown «real courage» as a special conference is set to approve changes including the historic link between Labour and the unions.

Kinnock, who while Labour leader faced his own bloody battles with the press in the 1980s and early 90s, claimed Miliband was being aggressively targeted but insisted he had the courage and conviction to survive and lead Labour to victory in next year's general election.

I appreciate the coverage The Courant has given in recent days to the tentative bipartisan budget agreement that Republican and Democratic legislative leaders jointly announced this week, and wanted to publicly thank my colleagues for their perseverance, resilience and most of all their courage to compromise.

It is fitting to remember that the NHS was created because the leaders of the post-war Labour government had the imagination and the courage to look beyond the period of austerity in which it was born.

Praising Mr Clegg's courage, the peer said his leader had shown «incredible grace under fire» and was «the best prime minister Britain hasn't got», and he added: «I am devoted to the man.»

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Coalition Co-Leader said, «We are all thankful for the courage and sacrifices of New York's veterans, and our Senate Veterans» Hall of Fame is a wonderful opportunity to honor the heroes from our communities who have fought to defend our freedoms.

«If you had any courage, if you wanted to become a leader in a crisis, get up and say what you'd do now.»

«The movement's got together, it's took a risk... That's what you expect from leaders, they look ahead and they've got the courage to make a decision.»

Whether it was standing up to Destiny developer Bob Congel, having the courage to take on state leaders to kick - start the Joint Schools Construction Project or tackling crime with the increased use of police cameras, voters know they can count on Mayor Miner to take on their fights and win them.

We need state, district, and school leaders who can see this vision and have the courage to make the changes necessary to support student - centered learning.

In an extraordinary closing speech, Majority Leader Gordon Fox (who would go on to become Speaker) applauded the mayors» political courage:

[With ImpactED, she] created opportunities for students in the program to deepen and sustain their work as leaders advancing equity and social justice at a time when this work has become more contested and the courage necessary to do it greater.»

But thanks to the hard work and political courage of the states, finally abetted by some implacable leaders in Washington, the core elements of standards - based reform have seen a reasonably thorough cleansing and dramatic upgrade.

Leading inclusive schools, where all students are afforded opportunities to achieve, requires an understanding of the intersections of race, power, and privilege and calls for leaders who have the courage and capacity to engage in thoughtful conversation and action in their school communities.

Looking through the lens of an independent school educator - leader, I know that although each independent school has its own purposefully crafted mission statement, frequently the statements share a lexicon that include words and phrases such as: character, academic, empower, passions, potential, lifelong commitment, individual growth, social responsibility, ethical, effective citizenship, inclusive, respect, service, inspire, courage, and leaders.

I admire all of the leaders of our network members for having the courage to envision different ways to deliver a great public education to every child in their cities.

School leaders need to focus their attention on creating the conditions where teachers have the resources, courage, and support to experiment with improving their practice, and then the space to share what they are learning with other educators.

Our leaders often don't get enough credit for the courage they have demonstrated and the results we are seeing.

Our political and educational leaders, who have passively accepted deepening school segregation, need to find some of the same courage that transformed our society in the mid-twentieth century.

The first step would be for more school leaders — principals, superintendents, and school board members — to find the courage to join teachers in pushing back forcefully against policies that we know are harming children, teachers, and schools.

When Luke, leader of the SOT, sets his sights on Crystal will she have the courage to stand her ground, or will she give in?