“Empathic, compassionate leaders provide an environment that maximizes other’s sense of well-being while acknowledging and working to minimize other’s pain and fear.” – Patrick J. Sweeney

“Leaders are catalytic completers; they take on roles that nobody else plays – cajoler, taskmaster, protector, or doer – and that are needed for the group to achieve its goal.” – Warren Bennis

“Build time into every meeting, every project, and every day to reflect on what you’ve learned and how you can use that learning to do better next time.” – James Belasco

“Innovation is not being brilliant, it’s being conscientious.” – Peter Drucker

“The best leaders are capable of illuminating the potential in those around them.” – Randy Komisar

“The very best leaders understand that it’s about inspiring a shared vision, not about selling their own idiosyncratic view of the world.” – Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner

“…Leadership is defined by results, not attributes.” – Peter Drucker

“The courage of self-examination can lead to heightened self-awareness that results in leadership actions that benefit not only the leader but the entire organization. Courage is essential in looking inward, as is holding yourself accountable for what you see.” – John Baldoni