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What we do for others has a direct impact on how we feel about ourselves.
Great leaders give everyone something to believe in, not something to do.
The goal is not to be perfect by the end. The goal is to be better today.
I don't care about convincing the people who think I'm naive or an idiot.
A friend is an emotional bond, just like friendship is a human experience.
Bad leaders care about who is right. Good leaders care about what is right
Dr. King gave the "I have a dream" speech, not the "I have a plan" speech.
True love is when both people think they have the better half of the deal.
Unhealthy cultures create addiction. Healthy cultures create social bonds.
Great leaders don't see themselves as great; they see themselves as human.
Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.
Taking a job for the cash is not as important as taking a job for the joy.
Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.
Givers advance the world. Takers advance themselves and hold the world back
Generosity is doing something for someone else expecting nothing in return.
I find, when you're an optimist, life has a funny way of looking after you.
Every company knows what they do Some know how they do it Very few know why
There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak.
Your work is your own private megaphone to tell the world what you believe.
Innovation is not born from the dream, innovation is born from the struggle
Hearing is listening to what is said. Listening is hearing what isn't said.
If we care about the average working American, then Wal-Mart matters. A lot.
A leader without a title is better than a title without the ability to lead.
I was always curious why certain marketing worked and some marketing did not.
A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people.
Our struggles are the short term lessons we learn to achieve long term success.
Trust is built on telling the truth, not telling people what they want to hear.
The people who say,"What guarantee do I have?" I walk away. I'll get you later.
We must be clear about where we’re going if we want anyone to help us get there.
The creatives are rarely professional and the professionals are rarely creative.
The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important.
Reality will always prevail so why help it? Be an idealist and see what happens.
Anyone can sell product by dropping their prices, but it does not breed loyalty.
Leadership is not achieved by an individual. Leadership is bestowed by the group.
We become leaders when we accept the responsibility to protect those in our care.
Listening is active. At its most basic level, it's about focus, paying attention.
Managers watch over our numbers, our time and our results. Leaders watch over us.
It is better to disappoint people with the truth than to appease them with a lie.
The trick to balance is to not make sacrificing important things become the norm.
Leadership is not a license to do less. Leadership is a responsibility to do more
Focus on money and we will make money. Focus on impact and we will make an impact.
Poor leaders push us towards the goal. Great leaders guide us through the journey.
If you're looking for a New York Times best-seller, I may or may not give you that.
If you're going to undertake any project, like a book, you have to show up to give.
When we point to obstacles we inhibit progress. When we offer solutions we advance.
Optimism is the ability to focus on where we're going, not where we're coming from.
There's only one of me. With you using the why in the center of your work helps me.
Leadership is about empowering others to achieve things they did not think possible.
Don't freak yourself out by what other people have. They don't have what you've got.
If you sell what you do, you're a vendor. If you sell why you do it, you're a brand.