Emi

“Effective leaders almost never need to yell. The leader will have created an environment where disappointing him causes his people to be disappointed in themselves. Guilt and affection are far more powerful motivators than fear. The great coaches of team sports are almost always people who simply need to say, in a quiet voice, “That wasn’t our best, now was it?” and his players melt. They love this man, know he loves them, and will work tirelessly not to disappoint him. People are drawn to this kind of leader, as I was drawn all those years ago to Harry Howell, the grocer. A leader who screams at his employees or belittles them will not attract and retain great talent over the long term.”
― James B. Comey, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership

“I believed then--and part of me will always believe--that my father's words ought to be my own.”
― Tara Westover, Educated

“Self-denial is not denying to ourselves luxuries such as chocolates, cakes, cigarettes and cocktails (although it might include this); it is actually denying or disowning ourselves, renouncing our supposed right to go our own way.”
― John R.W. Stott, The Cross of Christ

“Great though books may be, friends though they may be to us, they are no substitute for persons, they are only means of contact with great persons...”
― Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude