James Goodnight Quotes

The worst mistake a boss can make is not to say 'well done'.

People come to a company like Abbott sometimes and think, 'It's so big, I can't make a difference.' I think just the opposite. I think everybody can make a difference.

People need to know that what they're doing is making a difference and that their leaders notice and appreciate their efforts.

I do believe that at Microsoft in general good work is rewarded, and I have seen it many times here.

If somebody says I'm a leader or notices the things I try to do to be a leader, it's the ultimate compliment.

Even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference.

There will always be people who think that money and benefits and even just having a job should be thanks enough. There are also those that think they do a great job without anyone having to thank them. But study after study has shown that no one is immune from the motivating effects of acknowledgement and thanks.

I didn't come to stay. I came to make a difference.

I've been inspired by a shitload of people in my life so if there's ever anybody that I can inspire, to me that's a huge gift. To be able to turn that back around.

Be sure that you make a difference in the world.

I hope that my work makes a difference because I think that's why I do it.

Women don't seek power for its own sake, but to make a difference and overcome each challenge

Jim Rohn is the master motivator - he has style, substance, charisma, relevance, charm, and what he says makes a difference and it sticks. I consider Jim the 'Chairman of Speakers.' The world would be a better place if everyone heard my friend, Jim Rohn.

Today, is a great day to make a difference for someone. 'I have a dream'.

You don't have to make the headlines to make a difference.

Oh, it makes a difference, I thought. And if it doesn't make a difference you will make it make a difference.

Spend your energy on things that make a difference.

In many ways, leadership is about defining reality and inspiring hope, but if you have these great people around you and they know that what they do is going to be recognized, it can be incredibly powerful.

It's so cool, the number of emails I get from people saying I changed their life. It's pretty crazy.

People of excellence will always be brought before people of influence.

My role models are Bettie Page and Mia Kirshner. Every day when Mia comes to work she raises the bar for us all.

Congratulations offer more potential than cash. The amount of available cash is limited, but managers have an unlimited supply of congratulations. It's important to pay people fairly, but managers also should heap on congratulations and feed people's souls.

Never feel too small or powerless to make a difference.

A word of appreciation often can accomplish what nothing else could accomplish.