Management must speak with one voice. When it doesn't management itself becomes a peripheral opponent to the team's mission.
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength.
Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change.
If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges.
Discipline is not a nasty word.
Giving yourself permission to lose guarantees a loss.