15 Motivational Quotes To Inspire Managers

Everyone needs a little motivation from time to time—especially managers. There are many things that provide inspiration—seeing others succeed, nature, family, friends, etc.—but sometimes reading inspirational quotes from great people can be an awesome source for motivation! As 2016 comes to us quickly, turn to this list of quotes to give you the edge you need to conquer the New Year!

1. Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such a way that others love to speak to you. – Anonymous

2. People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou

3. A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t want to go, but ought to be. – Rosalynn Carter

4. Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and forgiving heart, one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them. – Marvin J. Ashton

5. The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. – Kenneth Blanchard

6. People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. – John Maxwell

7. Leaders don’t create followers. They create more leaders. – Tom Peters

8. Treat employees like they make a difference and they will. – Jim Goodnight

9. Earn your leadership every day. – Michael Jordan

10. You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you cannot choose both. – Dr. Brene Brown

11. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams

12. Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. – Winston Churchill

13. You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things. – Mother Teresa

14. One of the most important leadership lessons is realizing you’re not the most important or the most intelligent person in the room at all times. – Mario Batali

15. The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. – John Maxwell

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