"I had a sense of what leadership meant and what it could do for you. So am I surprised that I am sitting up here on the 62nd floor of Rockefeller Plaza? No"
- Vernon Jordan
About this Quote
Vernon Jordan's quote talks to his ambition and drive to prosper. He had a clear vision of what leadership implied and how it might benefit him. He was identified to arrive and his hard work and commitment paid off. He is now resting on the 62nd floor of Rockefeller Plaza, a testimony to his success. His quote is a reminder that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. It is also a tip that leadership is not just about power and authority, however likewise about having a clear vision and the decision to reach one's objectives. Jordan's quote is a motivating reminder that with the right mindset and decision, anything is possible.
This quote is written / told by Vernon Jordan somewhere between August 15, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA.
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