"Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people." ― John D. Rockefeller Topic(s): Good More From John D. Rockefeller "Singleness of purpose is one of the chief essentials for success in life, no matter what may be one’s aim." "Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." "A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship." More In Good "Dusting is a good example of the futility of trying to put things right. As soon as you dust, the fact of your next dusting has already been established."― George Carlin "You control your future, your destiny. What you think about comes about. By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands – your own."― Mark Victor Hansen "I can’t control what people think. I’m not trying to manipulate people’s thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. It’s machine-like how things are run now in hip-hop, and my ambitions are different."― Mos Def