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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