If we're going to be authentic in our leadership, we will have to be willing to serve, and we have to be willing to suffer.
James M. KouzesA leader with integrity has one self, at home and at work, with family and with colleagues. He or she has a unifying set of values that guide choices of action regardless of the situation.
James M. KouzesLeaders must know where they are going if they expect others to willingly join them on the journey.
James M. KouzesIt always takes a group of people working together with a common purpose in an atmosphere of trust and collaboration to get extraordinary things done.
James M. KouzesChallenge is the opportunity for greatness. People do their best when there is an opportunity to change how things currently stand. Maintaining the status quo facilitates mediocrity. Those who embrace this practice do not wish to rest on their laurels. They motivate others to exceed their limits and look for innovative ways to improve the organization.
James M. Kouzes