Sometimes it’s tough being a leader. You’re the one meant to inspire others, but who is your inspiration?
Here is a collection of five of the best quotes by great leaders and influencers throughout history – Rockefeller & Hemingway, for example – and a few lesser known but no less important people. Perhaps you’ll find some nuggets of inspiration here and want to share them with your friends, family, colleagues and peers:
Conquering fear
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great” – John D. Rockefeller
Moving forward
“The best revenge is massive success” – Frank Sinatra
Spreading light
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it” – Edith Wharton
Listening
“When people talk, listen completely” – Ernest Hemingway
Working hard
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful after all” – Michelangelo
Who’s your inspiration? Do you have any other leadership quotes you’d like to share with us?
About The Author: Amanda Baines
Amanda has a passion for turning ‘average’ into ‘excellent’. She delivers outstanding results through her dynamic coaching, consultancy and facilitation, producing organisations which maximise everyone’s potential and in which everyone plays to their strengths.
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