The year in quotes

Last year on Christmas, I got this little quote calendar that had one quote for every day of the year. I read every single one. And out of 365 quotes, I found 12 that I loved enough to put up on my wall as a reminder. I want to share those with you. A little disclaimer before I begin: just because I like the quotes doesn't mean I agree with the general stance of the author. I like these quotes for what they say not who said them.

"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader." -Dolly Parton

"Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile." -Vince Lombardi

"People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision" -John Maxwell

"Change is the law of the land. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future." -John F. Kennedy

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." -Jack Welch

"Example, whether good or bad, has a powerful influence" -George Washington

"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." -Bill Gates

"Pessimism never won any battle." -Dwight Eisenhower

"We cannot be reluctant to lead, and you cannot lead from behind." -Condoleezza Rice

"Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground." -Theodore Roosevelt

"Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders." -Tom Peters

"I never dreamed about success, I worked for it." -Estee Lauder


I hope you guys have a great week! Never forget that no matter who you are or where you are in life, you are loved.