As a leader, these attributes - confidence, perseverance, work ethic and good sense - are all things I look for in people. I also try to lead by example and create an environment where good questions and good ideas can come from anyone.
I like Cinderella, I really do. She has a good work ethic. I appreciate a good, hard-working gal. And she likes shoes. The fairy tale is all about the shoe at the end, and I'm a big shoe girl.
I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.
Across professions, consistency is a direct product of work ethic.
I had a very difficult childhood. I was surrounded by people who had both parents, which made me feel different. Having a bit of a rougher existence early on, it made me appreciate the work ethic that my grandparents instilled in me.
When you look at facing retirement in your mid-30s, and all of a sudden the outlet for that passion and work ethic goes away, you can't just sit back in a rocking chair and be retired at 35. I'm not a good enough golfer to play golf every day.
I do notice that when I come in to meet casting people, they love that I'm Australian. Maybe it's our good work ethic.
I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.
I don't have a good work ethic. I have a real casual relationship with hours.
And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working.