Quotes about Diversity

We need a lot more visibility of queer people in public life. People gotta get used to it.

It is important that you're out, and it is important that you're visible.

A team is a group of people who may not be equal in experience, talent, or education but in commitment.

Uniformity is not the key to successful teamwork. The glue that holds a team together is unity of purpose.

the entire population of the world—with one minor exception—is composed of others.

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

List the names of the members of your team. Next to each person's name, write a sentence or phrase that describes that person's perspective or outlook. The sentence must be positive, giving the person the benefit of the doubt for how he or she sees the world. If you're having difficulty describing someone's perspective, you need to get to know him or her better so that you can articulate the person's point of view.

Leaders recognize the abilities in people and work fluidly with them. They are able to mentor people with different talents, temperaments, and styles. While average leaders try to lead everyone the same way, level 4 leaders lead everyone differently. That takes creativity and confidence.

People can be in the same place sharing the same experience at the same time, but they can walk away from it having seen very different things.

Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.

If you are your only source of information and ideas, you're in trouble.

A team is a group of people who may not be equal in experience, talent, or education but in commitment."