
In last week’s Weekend Inspiration post about the power of a good leadership quote, I asked for your favorite quotes. Thanks for responding!
Here are some of the quotes you shared. Some quotes are from other people and some are your originals:
Shared by Jeff Mattich…
“In this world, you must be oh so smart, or oh so pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant” – Jimmy Stewart (from the movie “Harvey”)
Shared by Mike Barnes…
“Would you rather be right, or would you rather be effective”.
Only one answer guarantees a positive outcome, and it’s so much better to let the other person be right if it’s more effective!
Shared by Kehinde Oduniy…
“Leaders, always, share your expectations with your employees. They are not mind readers.”
Shared by Troy Nutter…
“Complacency has consequences.”
Shared by Bob Bunker…
“Relate to, don’t fight the world”
Shared by Jane Ryan…
“There are two ways to live your life – one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
“Fear is only as deep as the mind allows.” – Japanese proverb
Shared by Joe Wilson…
“Face the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you.”
Shared by Helen Harkness, Ph.D…
“You can’t no more teach what you don’t know, then come back from where you ain’t been.”
Mark Twain
Shared by Troy J. Martins…
“Perception is Reality, especially to the one who is doing the perceiving.”
Shared by Michelle Packard-Milam…
“Never correct an employee when you’re angry, even if you’re not angry with that person.”
“Never let your mom brush your hair when she’s mad at your dad.”
Shared by Karen Zemens…
“Tough times never last, tough people do!” – Robert H. Schuller
Shared by Levy Curry…
“No one can ride your back if you stand straight up” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Shared by Ann Lovett Baird…
“Do or Do Not. There is no try.” – Yoda in Star Wars