“Leading people is the most challenging and, therefore, the most gratifying undertaking of all human endeavors.”
"The temptation to take the easy road is always there. It is as easy as staying in bed in the morning and sleeping in. But discipline is paramount to ultimate success and victory for any leader and any team."
- Jocko Willink
Motivation
"The more you practice, the better you get, the more freedom you have to create."
- Jocko Willink
Creativity
"When it comes to performance standards, It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate."
- Jocko Willink
Leadership
"Discipline is important for every day regardless of how you feel."
- Jocko Willink
Determination
"Discipline: The root of all good qualities. The driver of daily execution. The core principle that overcomes laziness and lethargy and excuses. Discipline defeats the infinite excuses that say: Not today, not now, I need a rest, I will do it tomorrow."
- Jocko Willink
Self-improvement
"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