Quotes about Development

We should work on changing ourselves before trying to improve others. A great danger to good leadership is the temptation to try to change others without first making changes to yourself.

How does one "catch' leadership? By watching good leaders in action!

Change alone doesn't bring growth but you cannot have growth without change.

Get out of your normal environment today with someone you lead.

I want to learn about their organizational culture and values.

Charles "Tremendous" Jones said that the only difference between who you are today and the person you will be in five years will come from the books you read and the people you associate with.

The truth is that empowerment is powerful—not only for the person being developed, but also for the mentor. Enlarging others makes you larger. It is an impact you can experience as a leader as long as you are willing to believe in people and give your power away.

When leaders learn and live good values, they make themselves more valuable and lift the value of other people. That is the foundation of positive leadership.

Improving your abilities in high-priority areas is always a good investment in yourself that will pay off in the long run.

Experience isn't the best teacher—evaluated experience is.

the difference between who you are today and who you will be in five years will be the people you spend time with and the books you read.

Servant leaders should listen without judgment, be authentic, build community, share power, and develop people.