“Too much preaching nowadays pats the back and tickles the ear, but does not get under the skin. There is no conviction and therefore no conversion. I am thinking not only of the ministry of reproof and rebuke but also of the message of inspiration, of encouragement, of comfort. People go out of church at noon with the depths unstirred, the heart untouched, the conscience unpricked.” PeopleThinkingHeartDoeInspirationChristianChurchToo MuchComfortMessagesConscienceSkinsEarsEncouragementDepthConvictionChristian InspirationalConversionMinistryPreachingNoonRebukeReproof Author:Vance Havner
“The important word there is inspire. The key difference between managers and leaders is that managers tell people what to do, while leaders inspire them to do it. Inspiration comes from three things: clarity of one's vision, courage of their conviction and the ability to effectively communicate both of those things.” PeopleImportantInspirationThreeLeadershipDifferencesAbilityBusinessLeaderVisionCourageInspireCommunicationKeysManagementCommunicateConvictionClarityManagersCeoThree ThingsGreat LeadershipImportant Words Author:Jeff Weiner
“I learned [playing Chuck Berry] that there's something to be said for the courage of conviction, that sense of belief, being bold enough to believe in your vision. And there's a quote that really fits his particular energy. It says - they say don't go where the path may lead, but go where there's no path and leave a trail. I think that's exactly what Chuck did, you know. It's an inspiration to a lot of folks, not just musicians, but people everywhere.” PeopleThinkingKnowsBelieveMaySaidEnoughInspirationBeliefEnergyVisionPathParticularFitMusicianFolksConvictionBelieve In YouTrailsChuckBerriesDid You Know Author:Mos Def
“Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions.” InspirationQuietExperienceSakeConvictionDenyMoving ForwardBeing YourselfPeace And Quiet Author:Dag Hammarskjold
“I like to be an inspiration and an example of the idea that you can be independent, and it's no problem, and you can pay your rent, and it's empowering, and it's great. And that's true, but it also takes a really long time, and you have to have a lot of patience and a lot of conviction in why you want to remain independent.” WantLongIdeasProblemInspirationPayExampleLong TimeIndependentConvictionEmpoweringNo ProblemReally Long Author:Ani DiFranco
“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.” InspirationalDoneDreamInspirationMotivationalSuccessEnergyLeadershipLeaderVisionInspireAchievementConvictionGreat LeaderVisionariesGet It DoneGreat VisionVisions And DreamsVision Of LifeCreative VisionMission And VisionLeadership VisionLeadership And VisionVisionary LeadersPersonal VisionVisionary Leadership Author:Ralph Nader