That’s all…

… a man can hope for during his lifetime—to set an example—and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history

– William McKinley

There is always…

… much to be said for not attempting more than you can do and for making a certainty of what you try. But this principle, like many others in life has it exceptions.

– Winston Churchill

If I am…

…not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?

– Rabbi Hillel

One day…

…. Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I don’t know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, it doesn’t matter.

– Lewis Carroll

Yes, there are times….

…. when the gold medal only goes to the winner. But not in the race of life, where the winners are those who are superior not to others but to their former selves.

– Robert Cooper

 

True leadership…

… strengthens the followers. It is a process of teaching, setting an example, and empowering others. If you seek to lead, your ability will ultimately be measured in the successes of those around you.

– David Niven

 

Be a yardstick…

… of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.

– Steve Jobs

 

We live in…

… a society obsessed with public opinion. But leadership has never been about popularity.

– Marco Rubio

The secret of…

…a leader lies in the tests he has faced over the whole course of his life and the habit of action he develops in meeting those tests.

– Gail Sheehy

The secret of…

… leadership is simple: Do what you believe in. Paint a picture of the future. Go there. People will follow.

– Seth Godin