Quotes About Empowerment

The truth is that leadership opportunities are plentiful and within reach of most people."3

When you know your purpose in life and are growing to reach your maximum potential, you're well on your way to being a success.

Tal como lo dijo la Madre Teresa: «Otro puede hacer lo que yo no puedo hacer. Yo puedo hacer lo que otro no puede hacer. Juntos podemos hacer grandes cosas».

Good leaders never embrace a victim mentality. They recognize that who and where they are remain their responsibility—not that of their parents, their spouses, their children, the government, their bosses, or their coworkers.

Some people inspire us more than others do.

It's not the position that makes the leader; it's the leader that makes the position."

One of the best applications of this idea is expressed in what I call the 101 percent principle: Find the one thing that you believe is the potential leader's greatest asset, and then give 101 percent encouragement in that area. Focusing on a person's strengths promotes positive growth, confidence, and success as a potential leader. Focus

Encouragement is oxygen to the soul. Good work can never be expected from a worker without encouragement. No one can ever have lived without it.

The attitude of the leader, coupled with a positive atmosphere in the organization, can encourage people to accomplish great things.

What They Know + What They See + What They Feel = Inspiration

The leader is the servant who removes the obstacles that prevent people from doing their jobs.

When you connect with others, you position yourself to make the most of your skills and talents.

Connecting is vital for any person who wants to achieve success. It is essential for anyone who wants to build great relationships. You will only be able to reach your potential—regardless of your profession or chosen path—when you learn to connect with other people. Otherwise, you'll be like a nuclear power plant disconnected from the grid. You'll have incredible resources and potential, but you will never be able to put them to use.

You may be an exceptional leader who has gone unrecognized. Or you may be someone who possesses no status or official authority. Do not let that stop you from doing the right thing. Never underestimate the power of one small act. Exercise the wisdom God has given you by putting it into action. There's no telling what God may do with it.

I want to learn about their organizational culture and values.

The truth is that empowerment is powerful—not only for the person being developed, but also for the mentor. Enlarging others makes you larger. It is an impact you can experience as a leader as long as you are willing to believe in people and give your power away.

Management has no power. Management has only responsibility." I

usted se gana el corazón de las personas cuando les ayuda a crecer.

If you think someone or something other than yourself is responsible for your success or happiness, then you will be neither happy nor successful.

When leaders learn and live good values, they make themselves more valuable and lift the value of other people. That is the foundation of positive leadership.

only secure leaders exhibit servanthood.

Leadership isn't about winning. It's about bringing people with you to the finish line.

And do something positive in your corner of the world.

KEY CONCEPT: Connecting begins when the other person feels valued.