Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.
– Eleanor Roosevelt
No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action
– Ryder Carroll
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
– Nelson Mandela
You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man’s initiative and independence
– Reverend William Boetcker
We all encounter hardships. Some we see coming; others take us by surprise. It can be as tragic as the sudden death of a child, as heartbreaking as a relationship that unravels, or as disappointing as a dream that goes unfulfilled. The question is: When these things happen, what do we do next?
– Sheryl Sandberg
If we cannot disconnect, we cannot lead. Creating the culture of burnout is opposite to creating a culture of sustainable creativity . . . this mentality needs to be introduced as a leadership and performance-enhancing tool
– Arianna Huffington
In leadership character is more important than strategy…
– Oxford Leadership Academy
Character is the firm foundation stone upon which one must build to win respect. Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so no lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character
– R. C. Samsel
Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character
– Warren Bennis
Your mind and attitudes create either barriers or bridges to good outcomes
– Al Siebert
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