by Marissa Levin, the founder and CEO of “Successful Culture,” and author of “Built to Scale: How Top Companies Create Breakthrough Growth Through Exceptional Advisory Boards,” Inc. Magazine, 3/19/18.
On Mindset:
“If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.” ~Calvin Coolidge
“Pessimism never won any battle.” ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” ~John F. Kennedy
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.” ~Abraham Lincoln
On Community & Circles of Influence:
“Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ’tis better to be alone than in bad company.” ~George Washington
“Never waste a minute thinking about people you don’t like.” ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams
On Persistence & Resilience:
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” ~Calvin Coolidge
“In every battle there comes a time when both sides consider themselves beaten, then he who continues the attack wins.” ~General Ulysses S. Grant
“In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.” ~William McKinley…
“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.” ~George Washington
On Ethics & Taking a Stand:
“An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory;” ~Millard Fillmore…
“Unswerving loyalty to duty, constant devotion to truth, and a clear conscience will overcome every discouragement and surely lead the way to usefulness and high achievement.” ~Grover Cleveland
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power” ~Abraham Lincoln
“Life is never easy. There is work to be done and obligations to be met – obligations to truth, to justice, and to liberty.” ~John F. Kennedy
Read more at … https://www.inc.com/marissa-levin/22-presidential-quotes-on-most-important-aspects-of-great-leadership.html
