Quotes about Inspiration

Am I adding value to people?

Sometimes we get to see the miracle. Others times we get to be the miracle.

If you want to become a better leader, let go of control and start fostering cooperation. Good leaders stop bossing people around and start encouraging them. That is the secret to being a people-oriented leader, because much of leadership is encouragement.

Live the legacy you want to leave. I believe that to have any credibility as a leader, you must live what you say you believe. If you want to create a legacy, you need to live it first. You must become what you desire to see in others.

If you could pick only one word to describe yourself, what would it be?

People don't want to be managed. They want to be led. Whoever heard of a world manager? World leader, yes. Education leader, yes. Political leader. Religious leader. Scout leader. Community leader. Labor leader. Business leader. Yes. They lead.

The day that I realized I could no longer do everything myself was a major step in my development as a person and a leader. I've always had vision, plenty of ideas, and vast amounts of energy. But when the vision gets bigger than you, you really only have two choices: give up on the vision or get help. I chose the latter.

People don't function like machines. They have feelings. They think. They have problems, hopes, and dreams. Though people can be managed, they would much rather be led. And when they are led, they perform at a much higher level.

Encouragement is oxygen to the soul. Good work can never be expected from a worker without encouragement. No one can ever have lived without it.

The attitude of the leader, coupled with a positive atmosphere in the organization, can encourage people to accomplish great things.

Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.

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