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Great Quotes to Inspire Successful Leadership in 2022

Each year brings a raft of new books on business leadership, along with new theories on how to thrive by inspiring the people on your team. Some of the best ideas end up making the point that the most effective leadership in today’s business world draws upon the wisdom from great leaders of the past. Philosophers, generals and political leaders discovered fundamental leadership traits the hard way, and their timeless guidance is invaluable. Here are some key lessons: Share the Credit Many contemporary leaders embrace this concept, but it’s not a new idea. In ancient China, philosopher Lao Tzu advised: “A leader is best when people barely know he exists. When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: We did it ourselves.” Centuries later, American industrialist Andrew Carnegie concurred: “No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.” Author John Maxwell added: “A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his ...
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Improving Financial Literacy Around the World

The importance of financial literacy has been hitting a fever pitch in recent years, with implications from the pandemic casting a bright spotlight on how countries are failing to teach their citizens basic principles.  Financial literacy for the general public boils down to the ability to buy a house, a car, to rent a home and even the ability to become an entrepreneur. Lines of credit are not extended to just anyone. So, sometimes people with good ideas are never able to bring them to fruition because they cannot secure the funds to bring their products or ideas to market. In many countries financial literacy can boil down to basic survival. Mexico, for example, admits financial education is lacking for its populace and is aiming to address it.  Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the second largest bank in Spain took a closer look at what is happening on the global stage, including a report released by Standard & Poor’s that revealed much remains to be done.  ...
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