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Quotes About Motivation

Leaders enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
~ James M. Kouzes
Leaders provide opportunities for people to exceed their previous levels of performance.
~ James M. Kouzes
People commit to causes, not to plans.
~ James M. Kouzes
Un líder accede al corazón y a la mente de la gente, no solo a su bolsillo.
~ James M. Kouzes
People need to know if they're making progress toward the goal or simply marking time. Their motivation to perform a task increases only when they have a challenging goal and receive feedback on their progress.8
~ James M. Kouzes
you have to get close to people if you're going to find out what motivates them, what they like and don't like, and what kinds of recognition they most appreciate. Yet, managerial myth says that leaders shouldn't get too close to their constituents, that they can't be friends with people at work.17 Let's set this myth aside. Over
~ James M. Kouzes
Only those who believe they can get better make an effort to do so.
~ James M. Kouzes
Essential in a concept of power is the role of purpose.
~ James MacGregor Burns
2.49) O Arjuna, action is very much inferior to the yoga of the intellect (buddhiyoga). Seek refuge in the intellect! Wretched are they who are motivated by results.
~ James Mallinson
The only person holding you back; is you. Once you become comfortable with overcoming your own fears, you will start seeing dramatic success in your life.
~ James Moore
Don't wait for change. You change.
~ James Moore
People don't have great attitudes because of great success, they have great success largely because of great attitudes.
~ James Moore
Spend one hour every day thinking about your goal and how to get there.
~ James Moore
That was the funniest thing I'd heard in days. You're kidding, right? PLEASE tell me you have a stronger motive for me than 'fair is fair.' Life isn't FAIR, Dean....Nothing is fair, EVER. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I need to help you because FAIR IS FAIR? Try, 'I need you to help me so I won't rip out your spine and beat you with it.' I MIGHT respond to that. MAYBE.
~ James Patterson
Another day. Get up and face it.
~ James Patterson
There's nothing more dangerous than than someone trying to act for the greater good.
~ James Patterson
Behind every successful woman, there's a big prick.
~ James Patterson
when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life doing something, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.
~ James Patterson
Three out of four voices inside my head say go for it.
~ James Patterson
we've got all these
~ James Patterson
CHAPTER 36 "Our brightest blazes are often kindled by unexpected sparks." —Isaiah
~ James Patterson
second one-liner
~ James Patterson
If you don't get something out of your job other than money, what's the point?
~ James Patterson
The Women's Murder Club was assembled—but why?
~ James Patterson