3 powerful quotes to uplift your spirit—and those of your employees

A timely quote can stir your soul and alter your mindset.

Wise words pack the power to persuade and embolden, to inspire and motivate, and to lighten our emotional load. Hope and encouragement seem in short supply these days, so why not spend a few moments reflecting on a few choice excerpts?

Here are three quotes from the upcoming issue of Bits & Pieces on Leadership to wrestle with, offered in no particular order:

“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.”

– Rosa Parks

How much of our lives are dictated, shaped and contorted by fear? Fear of the unknown, fear of being alone, fear of a virus, fear of economic ruin. There’s plenty to be scared of these days, but what good does worrying do? Take precautions, certainly. Be careful and smart in your daily choices. But also make a conscious choice to face each day with courage.

Speaking of which:

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.”