Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Motivational Quotes for Effective Leadership (Series 2)

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES


• 101 PERCENT PRINCIPLE

The one thing that you believe is the potential leader’s greatest asset, and then give 100% encouragement in that area. Focusing on a person’s strengths promotes positive growth, confidence and success as a potential leader.

• KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Filmmaker Woody Allen remarked, “No matter what I’m working on, I like to do what I’m not doing”. While he may not love every aspect of his profession, he has made so many movies that he must enjoy most parts of it. And he’s good at it too. The truth is that people like to do what they’re good at. Playing to your strengths rekindles your passion and renews your energy.

• EXAMINE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

You can’t be intentional and effectively focused if you don’t know yourself. If you’ve not done much self-examination, take an inventory of your strengths and weaknesses. Then survey family members, friends and colleagues for additional insight. The more information and feedback you can get, the better.

• STRESS OTHER’S STRENGTHS

Bruce Barton said, ‘ Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances. By emphasizing strengths, you’re helping them to believe that they possess what they need to succeed.

• FIND SOMEONE WHO NEEDS YOUR STRENGTH

Results – the ability to produce. Charismatic people want to be on the winning side of life. People like being around winners and what to play on the winning team. Find your strength and then find someone who needs your strength. That creates productivity.


INTEGRITY


• DECIDE AHEAD OF TIME THAT YOU DON’T HAVE PRICE

The best way to guard yourself against a breach in integrity is to make a decision today that you won’t sell your integrity; not for power, revenge, pride, or money – any amount of money.

• DISCIPLINE, ORGANIZE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND INTEGRITY ARE VITAL FOR A LEADER

Think of it this way: The water doesn’t flow until the faucet is turned on. As you become more disciplined, you’ll see yourself growing as a leader. You’ll get organized, you’ll be responsible, you’ll act with integrity, and you’ll have a whole crowd of people wanting to follow in your footsteps.

• HONESTY AND INTEGRITY ARE INSEPARABLE

Sometimes it’s hard to fight the desire to be dishonest. Most of us are honest about big things, but it’s the little stuff that gives us trouble. Being honest means you have integrity. If you’re dishonest, even once, you’ll loss followers. Nobody trusts a liar. And who wants a liar as a role model?

• INTEGRITY NEEDS SELF-DISCIPLINE

People with integrity are the same on the inside as they are on the outside. They do what’s right, and they are able to keep focused on their goals. They have nothing to hide, their lives are open books. Followers respect leaders with integrity.

• INTEGRITY AND CONSISTENCY ALWAYS STAYS TOGETHER

If you have an integrity you’ll be consistent, and your beliefs will be mirrored by the way you act. There won’t be any difference between what you appear to be and who you really are, no matter how tough the situation.

• INTEGRITY DETERMINES WHO WE ARE

Have you noticed how hard it can sometimes be to decide between what you want to do and what you ought to do? No one, no matter how ‘spiritual’, matter if she or he is a young person or old, can avoid making decisions between right and wrong. Integrity determines who we are and how we will respond before a conflict even happens.

• INTEGRITY ONE INGREDIENT TO LEAD PEOPLE

Integrity determines what we do and how others will respond. People will know if you’re not wearing your inside on the outside, because your actions will speak louder than words. Think about it. Are the people you lead more likely to do or will they do what you say?

• SUCCESS AND INTEGRITY

To me, success is being respected by those who are closest to me. I want to display integrity to those who see all my warts and wrinkles. It’s easy to be honored and esteemed by those who are far away and seldom seen. I want to be a hero at home.

• YIELD OF INTEGRITY

The bottom line when it comes to integrity is that it allows others to trust you. And without trust, you have nothing. Trust is the single most important factor in personal and professional relationships. It is the glue that holds people together.

• INTEGRITY ACCORDING TO 3 GREAT PEOPLE

1) C. Biehl puts, One of the realities of life is that if you can’t trust a person at all points, you can’t truly trust him or her at any point. Even people who are able to hide their lack of integrity for a period of time will eventually experience failures.

2) Phillips Brooks maintained, Character is made in the small moments of our lives. Anytime you break a normal principle, you create a small crack in the foundation of your integrity. And when times get tough, it becomes harder to act with integrity.

3) King Solomon said, A good name is more desirable than great riches. But a good reputation is like gold, then having integrity is like owning the mine. Worry less about what others think. And give your attention to your inner character.

• INTEGRITY IS YOUR BEST FRIEND

You could almost say that Pres. Lincoln’s integrity was his best friend while he was in office. He stated, “When I lay down the ruins of this administration, I want to have one friend left. And that friend is inside myself”.

• CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY

A good reputation is like gold, then having integrity is like owning the mine. Worry less about what others think, and give your attention to your inner character. ‘D.L. Moody wrote. “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take of itself”.

• MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY

If you struggle with maintaining your integrity, and you’re doing all the right things on the outside, but you’re still getting the wrong results, something is wrong and still needs to be changed on the inside.

• INTEGRITY, YOUR GUIDE IN YOUR WAY

Many succeed momentarily by what they know. Some succeed temporarily by what they do. But few succeed permanently by what they are. The road to integrity may not be the easiest one, but it’s the only one that will get you where you ultimately want to go.

• LEARN FROM YOUR INTEGRITY AND KEEP GROWING

When others criticize you unfairly, it helps you keep going and take high road of not striking back. And when others criticism is valid, integrity helps you to accept what they say, learn from it, and keep growing.

• INTEGRITY THE KEY TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE

The bottom line when it comes to integrity is that it allows others to trust you. And without trust, you have nothing. Trust is the single most important factor in personal and professional relationships. It is the glue that hold people together. And it is the key to becoming a person of influence.

• IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY

The need for integrity today is perhaps as great as it has ever been. And it is absolutely essential for anyone who desires to become a person of influence. Integrity is crucial for business and personal success.

• INTEGRITY AS A SOURCE OF FOUNDATION

Think of integrity as having benefits similar to that of a house’s foundation during a huge storm. If the foundation is sound, then it will hold up against the raging waters. But when there are cracks in the foundation, the stress of the storm deepens the cracks until the whole house crumbles under pressure.

• TAKE CARE OF YOUR INTEGRITY

It’s crucial to maintain integrity by taking care of the little things. Many people misunderstood that. They think they can do whatever they want when it comes to the small things because they believe that as long as they don’t have any major lapses, they’re doing well. But that’s not the way it works.

• BREAKING MORAL PRINCIPLE AFFECTS YOUR INTEGRITY

Character is made in the small moments of our lives. Anytime you break a moral principle, you create a small crack in the foundation of your integrity. And when times get tough, it become harder to act with integrity, not easier. Character is not created in crisis, it only comes to light.

• INTEGRITY AGAINST LIES AND STEALING

Ethical principles are flexible. A little white lie is still a lie. Theft is theft whether it’s $1, $1,000 or $ 1 million. Integrity commits itself to character over personal gain, to people over things, to service overpower, to principle over convenience.

• VALUE TRANSPARENCY

People eventually find out about your flaws, even if you try to hide them. But if you’re honest with people and admit your weaknesses, they will appreciate your honesty and integrity. And they will be able to relate to you better.

•IMPACT OF TRUST

Pres. Eisenhower said, … The supreme quality for a leader is unquestionably integrity, without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in the army or in the office.

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