“Leadership is influence. It is the ability to obtain followers. When the leader lacks confidence, the followers have no commitment. A leader is great not because of his power, but because of his ability to empower others.” LeadershipAbilityLeaderInfluenceCommitmentEmpoweringFollowersNo Commitment Author:John C. Maxwell
“My life as a painter influences my teaching and my duties as president of CCA - and I hope some of the experience of working at an exciting art school also spills over into my studio work. I believe most artists are adept at juggling multiple responsibilities - whether it's work, teaching, caring for family members or attending to relationships - with their studio commitment.” BelieveArtSchoolArtistI BelievePresidentResponsibilityInfluenceTeachingDutyMembersCommitmentExcitingStudiosCaringPainterMultipleSpillsFamily MembersAttendingArt SchoolJugglingAdept Author:Stephen Beal
“I think the American people should know there's already strong influences toward another deployment of American troops in an open-ended commitment.” PeopleThinkingKnowsShouldStrongInfluenceCommitmentTroopsDeploymentAmerican Troops Author:John McCain
“I look around the world, I don't see America's influence growing around the world. I see our influence receding, in part because of the failure of Barack Obama to deal with our economic challenges at home; in part because of our withdrawal from our commitment to our military in the way I think it ought to be; in part because of the turmoil with Israel.” ThinkingWorldWayLooksHomeAmericaChallengesDealsGrowingInfluenceEconomicMilitaryOughtCommitmentIsraelAround The WorldBarackTurmoilWithdrawal Author:Mitt Romney
“I've used the prestige and influence of having been a president of the United States as effectively as possible. And secondly, I've still been able to carry out my commitments to peace and human rights and environmental quality and freedom and democracy and so forth.” HumansStillsStatesAbleUsedPresidentUnitedQualityUnited StatesDemocracyRightsInfluenceCommitmentEnvironmentalHuman RightsMemorablePrestigeEnvironmental Quality Author:Jimmy Carter
“The ability to stand by one's principles, to live with integrity and faith according to one's belief-that is what matters, that is the difference between a contribution and a commitment. That devotion to true principle in our individual lives, in our homes and families, and in all places that we meet and influence other people-that devotion is what God is ultimately requesting of us.” PeopleMatterHomeIndividualBeliefDifferencesAbilityPrinciplesInfluenceIntegrityCommitmentIndividualityDevotionContributionDedicationWhat MattersRequestIndividual LifeHome And Family Author:Howard W. Hunter
“Ages of experience have taught us that the commitment of a husband and a wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society. Marriage cannot be cut off from its cultural, religious, and natural roots without weakening this good influence on society. Government, by recognizing and protecting marriage, serves the interests of all.” ChildrenGovernmentAgeInterestNaturalReligiousCuttingWifeInfluenceTaughtGayHusbandCommitmentRootsWelfareStabilityRecognizingGay MarriageTaught UsWeakeningGood Influences Author:George W. Bush
“You cannot force commitment, what you can do…You nudge a little here, inspire a little there, and provide a role model. Your primary influence is the environment you create.” LittlesForceCan DoRolesEnvironmentInfluenceInspireModelsCommitmentPrimariesRole ModelsNudgeNudge NudgeLearning Organization Author:Peter Senge
“I think clearly the United States, as well as other western nations, should stand by their commitments to human rights and democracy and should try to influence other countries to move in that direction.” ThinkingShouldTryingHumansWellsCountryStatesMovingNationsUnitedUnited StatesDemocracyRightsInfluenceCommitmentWesternHuman RightsOther Countries Author:Samuel P. Huntington
“He who invites us to follow will always be out in front of us with His Spirit and influence setting the pace. He has charted and marked the course, opened the gates, and shown the way. He has invited us to come unto Him, and the best time to enjoy His companionship is straightway. We can best get on the course and stay on the course by doing as Jesus did-make a total commitment to do the will of His Father.” WaySpiritTimeCoursesFatherJesusEnjoyInfluenceFrontsCommitmentSettingSettingsGatesPaceInvitesCompanionshipInvitedBest Times Book:Be of Good Cheer Source: Be of Good Cheer
“Changing your attitude from self-centerdness to understanding requires desire and commitment to always try to see things from the other persons point of view.” TryingPersonsSelfDesireUnderstandingViewsAttitudeInfluenceCommitmentPoint Of View Author:John C. Maxwell