Derek Sivers Quotes

The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.

We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.

Somehow, the guys in power have to be reached by counter-power, or through a change in their hearts and minds, or change will not come.

All men are created to lead, but we need somebody to lead us.

We know that leadership is very much related to change. As the pace of change accelerates, there is naturally a greater need for effective leadership.

To change societies you need to organize with others who share your views.

The new leader is one who commits people to action, who converts followers into leaders, and who may convert leaders into agents of change.

You have achieved excellence as a leader when people will follow you anywhere if only out of curiosity.

The only way change will ever happen is if we speak up, and we have to know that it actually has an impact. Because we have a lot more power than we think we do, I think.

Social conditions that spur large numbers of people into action are ignored in favor of a Hollywood version of history focusing on one conquering hero. Since a movement for social change is embodied in its leader, death of the leader means death of the movement.

Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.

We're looking for people out there who have demonstrated that they are leaders, have track records of achievement, and want to be part of a force... of a much larger force of determined people who want to bring about, ultimately, institutional change.

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?

It's the need for change that drives us to join forces with our brothers and sisters all around the world - but change is slow.

There's nothing quite as powerful as people feeling they can have impact and make a difference. When you've got that going for you, I think it's a very powerful way to implement change.

Where there is a sufficient social movement of self-reliant communities, there can be political change. There must be political change.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

RFK was a compelling figure because he was willing to challenge his audiences, and in turn connect with them in a unique way. Kennedy showed that our values define us and can inspire others to believe in the possibility of change and a better society.

I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the people will take the lead and make the leaders follow.

You don't choose a party because it's the flavour of the month. I feel I will be able to work under a political system. I feel if people like me don't enter politics to bring change, who will?

Political leaders can help change the psychological climate which affects the quality of relationships among people.

Dr. King is so inspiring, so impressive, so moving as a human being.

Successful organizing is based on the recognition that people get organized because they, too, have a vision.

When you look at the times in history when change was brought about, there were two factors: crisis and leadership.

You cannot do anything without rousing the masses to action.