Bill Jensen > Quotes

“If it has a staple in it it doesn't get read. Never walk into a presentation without a one-page summary.”
― Bill Jensen

“It's time for you to be the hero of your own journey.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“We each must select the best hardships for our best future.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Reliance in its purest, highest, form is a code to live by: That every life matters. Every future matters. Taking care of each other matters. And our shared purpose is to create amazing futures for our children’s children.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“What will you do today so tomorrow becomes the legacy you wanted to leave?”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Your past is handing you a tool you can use to leap into your future: the crucible moments from your own life. The power you need is in looking back to look forward.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“No matter how crazed you get, no matter what pressures you're under, no matter who needs what by yesterday... Always remember: everything you do uses a portion of someone else's life.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Reliance in its most basic, daily, form is being part of a group that lives by a pact: To always have each other’s backs — no matter what — so that everyone comes out future strong.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“You live, work and lead others in the most exciting time, ever! Are you strong enough?”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“You will experience 100 transformative moments every year.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“To understand what makes you future strong, and what being strong means, is to understand how and why you make choices.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Less than 10% of the mainstream workforce can achieve their dreams where they currently work.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Do not wait for vulnerability to be thrust upon you by your company or the marketplace. That is when you lost control of your own destiny. Choose to disrupt yourself. Seek vulnerability on your terms, no one else's.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“The choices you make create your future.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong is adventurous self-mastery. Unlocking your future by running toward the unknown, with the wondrous soul of a child and the drive of a force that will not be stopped.”
― Bill Jensen

“Most corporate infrastructures are massive time-wasters and demoralizing energy suckers.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong is letting go of what no longer serves you. Quickly.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong is as focused on the success of every individual as it is on organizational success — creating an environment where people can achieve their dreams and full potential.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong builds actions upon reflection,
questions, curiosity, seeking to understand root causes and systemic connections.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Who will you choose to have your back?”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong leadership means being willing to stand alone. Often, the times we feel most vulnerable are when we stand alone, before others join us. When we choose to be the first voice echoing above the silence. Standing strong, alone.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“It's time to consider: What are the toughest choices you face as you lead yourself and others into the future?”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong is being focused enough and mindful enough and courageous enough to search for patterns and order when all others see chaos and noise.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Loyalty — deep, intense, devoted loyalty — to a leader or a culture, to any group, brand or idea, goes far beyond being engaged or having our needs met. We see our emotional selves in that connection. We see our future, our best selves and our better angels in that connection.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“If you want a strong future: Becoming secure with insecurity is the best security you can have.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong is filled with disruptive heroes. Are you one?”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“... the Gen Y paradox: an entire generation of employees with the attitude that they know how to communicate with anybody, anytime, anywhere, and have the tools to back them up, but who need more help with critical thinking than prior generations in pulling meaning and value from all those communications.”
― Bill Jensen, Hacking Work: Breaking Stupid Rules for Smart Results

“If you want to lead others into a strong future: You need to be keenly aware of how your own inner truths — biases, fears, courage, values and dreams — do or do not impact the daily work of others.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“YOU are the next big thing.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong

“Future strong cultures and relationships are built upon intense 'I have your back' bonds.”
― Bill Jensen, Future Strong