Shinzo Abe Quotes

Time management is a big part of the director's job.

In the organization of any major sporting event or the planning of a building, long-term thinking is key.

One of the things Mr. Kennedy taught me was that in laying out a new project, you shouldn't try to cope with every little problem.

As all entrepreneurs know, you live and die by your ability to prioritize. You must focus on the most important, mission-critical tasks each day and night, and then share, delegate, delay or skip the rest.

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.

I'm actually developing a project so that I can have a lead.

Part of executive functions is the ability to look to a goal deadline and assess where an organization is in meeting it.

A President in a ... crisis makes, say, 10 bets a day. Maybe I made the wrong choice three times.

Running a country is much more difficult than running a campaign.

One of the problems of being a prime minister is that you can't do what people want all at once.

It’s quite difficult to find the time for strategic thought.

In our government we drive decisions either by leadership of by crises. If the leadership is not there, we rely on crises.

Nurturing a project from the ground floor is something I've been wanting to do.

I used to spend my time more on process than strategy. Now, I prioritize my time around strategy, people, and process.

It's extremely instructive to realize that you cannot do everything. You need to delegate, to find experts, to consult with them. A big part of the job of directing is knowing when to take something on and when you shouldn't.

Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.

The first myth of management is that it exists. The second myth of management is that success equals skill.

I've managed stations.

Every leader needs to clearly explain the top three things the organization is working on. If you can't, then you're not leading well.

I think a simple rule of business is, if you do the things that are easier first, then you can actually make a lot of progress.

I am trying to send directions out and keep control of state government for the final month.

Effective management always means asking the right question.

And I believe in having an administration that has clearly defined goals, objectives and time lines such that it and its people can be held accountable.

I live a very balanced life. I am very good at delegating responsibilities.

Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.