Other Focus Quotes

Love not only prefers the good of another to my own, but it does not even compare the two.

The simplest and shortest ethical precept is to be served as little as possible . . . and to serve others as much as possible.

In love the other is important; in lust you are important

The true price of leadership is the willingness to place the needs of others above your own. Great leaders truly care about those they are privileged to lead and understand that the true cost of the leadership privilege comes at the expense of self-interest.

Often, we do not know where our choices will take us. This is why the best choices are often made based not on what they can bring to us, but what they will allow us to bring to others.

Do whatever comes your way to do as well as you can. Think as little as possible about yourself. Think as much as possible about other people. Dwell on things that are interesting. Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.

What's funny isn't really me. What I do is point out what I find funny in others.

The bottom line in managing your emotions is that you should put others – not yourself – first in how you handle and process them. Whether you delay or display your emotions should not be for your own gratification. You should ask yourself, What does the team need? Not, What will make me feel better?

Leaders are less interested in their position and more interested in their positive impact on others.