Quotes/Wisdom Leading with Honor Quotes/Wisdom

“Sometimes, struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If we were to go through our life without any obstacles, we would be crippled. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. Give every opportunity a chance, leave no room for regrets.” – Friedrich Nietzsche      

“In an incredibly busy and often results-focused world of the 21st century, it’s easy to overlook the power that we have to inspire others by connecting with their hearts.” – Lee Ellis        

“I’d rather have a lot of talent and a little experience than a lot of experience and a little talent.” —John Wooden, Legendary UCLA Basketball Coach      

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso      

“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” – Jim Rohn          

“Knowing yourself—your unique strengths and struggles—is the bona fide competitive advantage for all leaders.” – Lee Ellis      

“Leaders either cast light or cast shadows on everything we do.” – Kevin Cashman      

  “As a leader, being risky within a set of guidelines and principles is much better than being reckless with no plan or direction.” – Lee Ellis    

“The things you are passionate about are not random – they are your calling.” – Fabienne Frederickson        

“The only truly reliable source of stability is a strong inner core and the willingness to change and adapt everything except that core.” – Jim Collins        

“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, and a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasgow        

“I can’t stand a naked light bulb, any more than I can a rude remark or a vulgar action.” – Tennessee Williams        

  “The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich        

“There is no better test of a man’s integrity than his behavior when he is wrong.” – Marvin Williams        

You can also view the full infographic on these Courageous Accountability steps in the Blog – “How to Build a Culture of Courageous Leadership”      

“You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud.” – Paula Radcliffe        

“It takes commitment and intentionality to adapt and behave in unnatural ways to be a great leader.” – Lee Ellis      

“Talented people are tricky to manage. If you tell them what to do, they will do it to the best of their ability, but the outcome won’t be nearly so wonderful as it might have been had you simply inspired them instead.” – Roy H. Williams        

  “Healthy leaders recognize that when their team members feel good about themselves, they naturally perform better—meaning they feel comfortable with themselves.” – Lee Ellis