by Lee Fried, on 23 Oct 2006 07:04 am
The Journey
Quote of the Week
Last week a senior leader in the organization commented that I am one of the most persistent people they have ever met. I guess I will take it as a compliment. In an organization that is just starting out on its Lean journey it is critical to have persistent people around, holding people to their commitments and reminding them to ask why. I like this quote for these very reasons. There are many, many educated, talented people in healthcare, but maybe what is needed is more people that can help them channel their energies.
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
– Calvin Coolidge