Steve Knox > Quotes

“This life is about relationships. Who you surround yourself with is who you become. Choose your heroes wisely, because you will become like them. Choose your friends wisely as well, their habits, language and behaviour will become your own.”
― Steve Knox, The Asymmetrical Leader: Embrace Your Weaknesses. Unleash Your Strengths.

“The impact and influence you have publicly is a direct result of who you are privately. Everything eventually comes out into the light of day.”
― Steve Knox, The Asymmetrical Leader: Embrace Your Weaknesses. Unleash Your Strengths.

“There are no maps for the unexpected detours and unmarked paths we face in life.”
― Steve Knox

“The question is not 'Am I a leader?' - the question is 'What kind of leader am I?”
― Steve Knox

“Leadership is about relationships - whether it’s a business deal with a client or a conversation with a family member - our ability to understand and appreciate individual uniqueness and perspective is paramount to living a fulfilled life.”
― Steve Knox

“Failure does not define us, it refines us.”
― Steve Knox

“The diversity of our connections outside our particular tribe is directly proportionate to our ability to listen, learn and love.”
― Steve Knox

“Happiness is not determined by what you have. Happiness is a byproduct of who you become.”
― Steve Knox, The Asymmetrical Leader: Embrace Your Weaknesses. Unleash Your Strengths.

“Love is easy early on...it's when feelings ebb and flow and the busyness of life creeps in that real love shines through in small conscious choices.”
― Steve Knox

“Do not be afraid of pain. Pain is a part of life. Trying to avoid pain is like trying to avoid living. Pain and suffering are the stepping stones of faithfulness. Stop avoiding pain. Embrace it. Feel it. Be stronger from it.”
― Steve Knox, The Asymmetrical Leader: Embrace Your Weaknesses. Unleash Your Strengths.

“Great mentors don't just tell you what you want to hear, they share from personal experience what you need to hear in light of your current situation and future goals.”
― Steve Knox

“Love is easy early on...its when the busyness of life creeps in and felling ebb and flow that real love shines through in small choices.”
― Steve Knox

“Motivating people is more than having the right incentives, the right programs and the right benefit packages. It's about tapping into the unique passions, personalities and strengths of those entrusted to our care.”
― Steve Knox

“Great mentors don't solve your problems, they guide you to make your best decision and encourage you to take personal ownership of the next steps for success.”
― Steve Knox

“Living out your calling is the least selfish thing you can do. When you become your best self you’ll have so much more to give. You’ll be able to give out of the overflow of what you’ve been given. You will be able to share out of the abundance of your life.”
― Steve Knox, The Asymmetrical Leader: Embrace Your Weaknesses. Unleash Your Strengths.

“Burnout, beat-up and broken down we may limp away from a failed relationship, job or environment, but we will be better equipped to follow our hearts...thoughtfully. Our ability to see the potential in ourselves and others will determine our success.”
― Steve Knox

“The greatest power we have in life is not external, but internal.”
― Steve Knox