Leaders volunteer to go first into danger. Their willingness to sacrifice for us is the reason we’re inspired to follow.
More information is always better than less. When people know the reason things are happening, even if it’s bad news, they can adjust their expectations and react accordingly. Keeping people in the dark only serves to stir negative emotions.
Great leaders don’t try to be perfect. They try to be themselves. And that’s what makes them great.
The true value of a leader is not measured by the work they do. A leader’s true value is measured by the work they inspire others to do.
I’m very prescriptive about who I work with. I’m very clear about what I believe. If they believe what I believe I will work with them. If they say things like, “Convince me we should do this.” I walk away.
Inspire people to do the things that inspire them and, together, we can change our world.
I look for the hotels that have figured out the comfortable balance – a modern room that is well designed, and really clean sheets.
Managers watch over our numbers, our time and our results. Leaders watch over us.
Words may inspire, but only ACTION creates change. Most of us live our lives by accident – we live life as it happens. Fulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose.
If you want to be a great leader, remember to treat all people with respect at all times. For one, because you never know when you’ll need their help. And two, because it’s a sign you respect people, which all great leaders do.
Make it about them, not about you.
Profit isn’t a purpose, it’s a result. To have purpose means the things we do are of real value to others.
What you do is proof of what you believe.
People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.
We can make up for lost money, but we can’t make up for lost time.
I don’t care about convincing the people who think I’m naive or an idiot. I’m interested in how do I inspire the people who are open-minded that there’s a different way of seeing the world.
Genius is in the idea. Impact, however, comes from action!
There is a difference between offering a service and being willing to serve. They may both include giving but only one is generous.
When I present, I cheat. I only talk about things I care about.
Most people ignore opportunities because they see only danger. Entrepreneurs ignore danger because they see only opportunities.