Dele Ola > Quotes

“Central to the performance of any team is accountability to the people and to itself, for the course to which the team is responsible.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“If you really want to know what an organization or
a team values, just study their culture.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“Tough change leaders remain immovable in times of intense pressure. They are resilient, not giving up hope in the presence of adversity.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“The team works because of teamwork.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“A system guided by principles grounds its people in “truths”, allowing them to grow and continuously improve.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“Every team member must work as a steward of the
resources, relationships, and opportunities available for the team and must strive for prudent management.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“A team without a leader is like a ship on a voyage, but without a captain.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“The results that we produce in our lives are unlikely to be greater than the quality of our minds and our thoughts.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“If you lack emotional maturity, your ability to go far in your journey to success in leadership is very limited.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“A rigid structure does not give room for adaptability
and change. A rigid structure turns people into slaves of rules, procedures, policies, and practices.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“Our strengths, resolve, talents, skills, and abilities may be limited by our value system and character. Beliefs and internal convictions are more powerful than physical strength.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“We have a purpose in this world, something that, without us, would remain undone. Just as a plant needs sunlight to flourish, our world needs us to flourish.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“A vision may become just a wish if there is no course of action.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“How we think of ourselves is critical to who we become. You cannot assume a self-identity that you have not mentally adopted.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“It appears that tomorrow’s destination is fast becoming a moving target, and only those with the ability to adapt will eventually reach the “Promised Land.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“Anyone that aspires to do a great thing in their lifetime
must learn the boldness to do so.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“You do not create your purpose … you discover it.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“The ability to think and act independently is required
of any kind of leader. Independence is a sign of
maturity in leadership.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“We are always in the middle of change, and our daily
choices, work, relationships, and other aspects of our lives affect our collective future.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“The path to a great achievement is sometimes
tortuous, long, and complex. Change leaders must be
resolute in bringing their vision to fruition.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“Two good people are better than one good person. Together we can do what no individual can do. This is
the power of synergy.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“The ideal life you are envisioning does not already exist. You must create it. If you want to see a particular change in the world, go ahead and create the change.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“The present is the key that we have to the future. Today is the future that we changed yesterday.”
― Dele Ola, Be a Change Agent: Leadership in a Time of Exponential Change

“The difference between someone who lives to make a difference and someone who lives for mediocrity is the attitude of the mind.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“The choices we make, whether small or big, determine the trajectory of our lives”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“We can only improve our own and other’s situations with work. We change the world through what we do.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“Everyone, irrespective of physical attributes, culture of origin, race, skin color, mother tongue, or family heritage is part of a system colored with beauty and spread across the globe in style. Humanity is beautiful in its variety.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“Your contribution to making the world function properly is your purpose.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“Personal leadership requires design thinking.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement

“People are always searching for what they need, and if you can fulfill a need, you will attract people to you.”
― Dele Ola, Pursuit of Personal Leadership: Practical Principles of Personal Achievement