When it comes to leadership, nobody has all the answers. That’s why – whether you’re the CEO of a company or the manager of a team – it can be beneficial to turn to others for additional support, insights, and advice. Thankfully, we live in a time where we have close to unlimited access to the knowledge that other leaders have to share.
If you’re looking for your daily dose of inspiration, check out these quotes we collected from 15 incredible leaders. Each impart an important lesson on leadership – whether it’s about inciting personal and professional growth, being vulnerable, practicing authenticity, or nurturing your employees.
Leadership quotes on growth
One of the most impactful traits you can have as a leader is to embody the growth mindset. This concept was popularized by Dr. Carol Dweck and is the idea that abilities and intelligence are not fixed, but can be developed over time. Leaders with a growth mindset are always looking for ways to improve themselves professionally and personally with the intent of being better than they were yesterday.
“Just because you are CEO, don’t think you have landed. You must continually increase your learning, the way you think, and the way you approach the organization. I’ve never forgotten that.”
Indra Nooyi, Former CEO of PepsiCo
“Invite people into your life who don’t look like you, don’t think like you, don’t act like you, don’t come from where you come from, and you might find that they will challenge your assumptions and make you grow as a person.”
**Mellody Hobson, President and CEO of Ariel Investments **
“Be passionate and bold. Always keep learning. You stop doing useful things if you don’t learn.”
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
“You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Instead, it’s important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.”
Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States
“Growth and comfort don’t coexist. That’s true for people, for companies, for nations.”
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