She Strengthens

Finding Inspiration in the Words of Great Leaders

As a manager, there are days when you need a boost of motivation to keep going. It’s reassuring to know that others have walked in your shoes and have gained valuable insights to share. Whether you’re having a tough day or want to inspire your team, the right words can make all the difference.

The Power of Self-Awareness

Great leaders understand their strengths and weaknesses. As Donald Clifton once said, “A leader needs to know his strengths as a carpenter knows his tools, or as a physician knows the instruments at her disposal.” This self-awareness is key to making informed decisions and empowering others.

The Value of Teamwork

No one person can do it alone. Andrew Carnegie recognized this when he said, “It marks a big step on your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.” By acknowledging the strengths of others, we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone.

Measuring Success

So, how do we measure our success as leaders? Martha Peak’s father had a simple test: “When you are out of the office, does your staff carry on remarkably well without you?” This question gets to the heart of whether we’ve empowered our teams to succeed without us.

Inspiring Others

Great leaders inspire others to believe in themselves. As Sam Walton said, “If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” By instilling confidence in our teams, we can unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results.

More Wisdom from Great Leaders

• “Leadership is getting people to work for you when they are not obligated.” – Fred Smith
• “The greatest mistake a person can make is to be afraid of making one.” – Elbert Hubbard
• “Attitudes are nothing more than habits of thought, and habits can be acquired.” – Paul Meier
• “The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to help somebody else get it first.” – Iyanla Vanzant

The Importance of Attitude

Our attitude plays a significant role in determining our success. As Charles Swindoll said, “I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it.” By choosing to approach challenges with a positive attitude, we can overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Ultimately, great leaders leave a lasting legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. As Dolly Parton said, “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”