Status Updates From Impact: Great Leadership Ch...

“Although many influences seem absolutely harmless on the surface, they actually have great power to shape our beliefs. Whatever we allow to go into our core unfiltered and unthinking is a cause for concern.”

“Most people who regret impulsive acts or decisions actually had restraining self-talk going on during their misguided action, but the stress and noise of their circumstances drowned out their quiet voice of reason.”

“A lack of self-regulation is at the center of many leader failures. Failure to regulate behavior inevitably undermines a leader’s aspirations to be strong and to have an enduring legacy.”

“When we use power for self-serving ends we often get compliance from those we lead, but we do not engage their commitment to willingly follow us.”

“Unchecked power feels arrogance and the belief that we are smarter and more capable than, in reality, we may be.“