“If you make a difference, people will gravitate to you. They want to engage, to interact and to get more involved.” – Seth Godin
“Dignity is more important than wealth. It’s going to be a long, long time before we can make everyone on earth wealthy, but we can help people find dignity now if we choose to.” – Jacqueline Novogratz
“The more talented somebody is the less they need the props.” – Hugh MacLeod
“Vision is the lifeblood of any organization. It is what keeps it moving forward. It provides meaning to the day-to-day challenges and setbacks that make up the rumble and tumble of real life”. – Michael Hyatt
“Communicate: Communicate candidly. Tell people what they should hear rather that what they want to hear” – Rajesh Setty
“There’s nothing in the middle of the road but yellow stripes and dead armadillos.” – Jim Hightower
“We are too poor to afford education. But until we have education, we will always be poor.” – John Wood.
“Harmony is a springboard. Harmony supports teamwork. And teamwork creates energy. And energy fuels creativity.” – Jack Covert
“Winning businesses have a common trait, an obvious and diverse point of view. Losing business also have a common trait, a boring personality alienating no one and thus, sparking passion from no one.” – John Moore
“Getting things done is not the same as making things happen. Don’t worry too much about getting things done. Make things happen.” – Gina Trapani
“Mistakes happen. How you apologize matters. Don’t bullshit people – just say “I’m sorry.” And mean it”. – Jason Fried
“I’ve had to unplug and recharge. To trade multi-tasking for uni-tasking and occasionally no-tasking. It has left me healthier, happier and more able to try to make a difference in the world. My Eyes have been opened to the value of regularly closing them.” – Arianna Huffington
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