Quotes about Commitment
But the happiness of a married man, my dear Gerald, depends on the people he has not married.
— Oscar Wilde
One must be serious about something, if one wants to have any amusement in life.
— Oscar Wilde
Inspiration existis, but it has to find us working.
— Pablo Picasso
Jack Welch of GE introduced many to his description of four types of employees based on their contribution to organizational goals and their alignment to corporate values:12 Delivers on commitments/shares our values—upward and onward Misses commitments/shares our values—second chance Does not meet commitments/does not share our values—out Delivers on commitments/does not share our values—this call demands managerial courage and for Welch, that answer is out!
— Pat MacMillan
Although we might place our trust in the team, that trust is invested one person at a time. I, as a team member, must build trust with every other member of the team on an individual basis and vice versa.
— Pat MacMillan
Purpose not only calls the team together but, like glue, holds the team together during the inevitable turbulence the team will experience on its journey.
— Pat MacMillan
Our behavior may be the most critical factor used by others in their decision to "lend" trust to us, as our actions reflect our character. When we honor our commitments and do what we say we will do, others will be inclined to deposit their trust with us.
— Pat MacMillan
Trust is earned (more realistically it is lent) every time leaders do what they say they will do, do it with excellence, and do
— Pat MacMillan
These are lessons Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars certainly takes to heart.
— Dale Carnegie
Great leaders are folks who are passionate about and confident in the work they do, and they inspire others to do so in the process. Dale
— Dale Carnegie
There are a great many "wetless" bathing suits worn at the seashore, but no one ever learns to swim in them. To plunge is the only way.
— Dale Carnegie
We fail to be disciples only because we do not decide to be. We do not intend to be disciples. It is the power of the decision and the intention over our life that is missing. We should apprentice ourselves to Jesus in a solemn moment, and we should let those around us know that we have done so.
— Dallas Willard