Claire Fox Quotes

Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders - not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.

Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.

In all the difficult decisions that I made through the course of running Loudcloud and Opsware, I never once felt brave. In fact, I often felt scared to death. I never lost those feelings, but after much practice, I learned to ignore them. That learning process might also be called the courage development process.

I've got a great staff and great support system, and I'm going to stick my neck out and do what I always do.

I say this all the time: Everyone can make a conscious choice to be a leader.

I hope to encourage younger Singaporeans not to be so fearful.

Don't be a fish; be a frog. Swim in the water and jump when you hit ground.

In my experience as CEO, I found that the most important decisions tested my courage far more than my intelligence.

I didn't fear failure. I expected failure.

The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision.

This business is always changing. If you're going to be a leader, you've got to take chances.

To do anything truly worth doing, I must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in with gusto and scramble through as well as I can.

The topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don't have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven't had that fear.

I'm also pretty resilient and fearless, and when I want something I go for it.

I'm not afraid to take a swing and miss.

Take care, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you will forever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make a difference, if you choose to do so.

I've never worried about payback. People are hungry for leadership that's not afraid of political consequence.

The only risk is not taking the risk. You've got to take that step.

Find a place that you are comfortable with. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Make a lot of mistakes.

You have to face things, have faith in what you do and go for it. Think, 'What's the worst that could happen?'

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.

Because I believe actually the more you do something, the less frightening it becomes because you start to realize the outcome is not as important as you think.

The only safe thing is to take a chance.

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.