Excellence

From the book Minute Motivators for Leaders by Stan Toler:

'Leaders are never willing to settle for second best. They always believe that something worth doing is worth doing well. They start a task thoughtfully, continue it diligently, and finish it thoroughly. Each step from the inception to the benediction is a commitment to excellence.

Leaders know that excellence is learned.

Leaders also understand that excellence is a quality rather than a quantity. It's a state of mind. It reaches as far as it can and accomplishes as much as possible.

Leaders aren't content to go for the silver. They like the feel of real gold.'

Winners aim for excellence.