For the rest of the year, every Monday, (unless I change the day :-)) I will release this new series on leadership traits. I have a whole years worth of ‘trait posts’ queued up and I really hope they inspire you to be better at the weeks given trait. I introduced this idea with Gratitude in November an it was well received. So with this being week one of 2014 lets get started.
Today the leadership trait to ponder is Strength. The dictionary defines Strength as: the quality or state of being physically strong; the ability to resist being moved or broken by a force; the quality that allows someone to deal with problems in a determined and effective way. Wow, have you ever really considered the impact of that definition of strength in your leadership? The effects could be enormous. Below are some of my favorite quotes to help inspire and illustrate Strength. As you read these quotes, think about how you can exemplify this leadership trait in yourself this week.
Quotes on Strength
When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.” ~Mohandas Gandhi
Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ~Khalil Gibran
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Real strength is not just a condition of one’s muscle, but a tenderness in one’s spirit.” ~McCallister Dodds
When something bad happens you have three choices. You can let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” ~Unknown
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” Mohandas Gandhi
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.” ~John F. Kennedy
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” ~Napoleon Hill
Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” ~Oprah Winfrey
What do you think about when you ponder Strength? Do you have a favorite quote of your own on strength? Please share your thoughts below!
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About Todd Nielsen
Todd, strength is the will to stand up again even after you fall. As Nelson Mandela said, “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got up again.” It is awesome to read from you. Therein lies your strength, the will to get going again.
There is a kids book about Skiing that my son keeps asking us to read. The lesson of the story is exactly that. That every time we fall we have to just get back up. Its important to surround ourselves with people that help us to do that.