"A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for."
- Grace Hopper
Courage
"If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it."
- Grace Hopper
Leadership
"It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission."
- Grace Hopper
Forgiveness
"The most dangerous phrase in our language is 'we've always done it this way.'"
- Grace Hopper
Change
"If it’s a good idea, go ahead and do it. It’s much easier to apologize than it is to get permission."
- Grace Hopper
Taking Risks
"Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Leadership
"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability."
- Harvey Mackay
Leadership
"Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first."
- Angela Ahrendts
Leadership
"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure."
- Stanley McChrystal
Leadership
"An organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage."
- Jack Welch
Leadership