Del Suggs

“Be generous with praise and kind words of encouragement. Say “thank you” when someone helps you. Make colleagues feel welcome when they call or stop to talk with you. If you let others know that they are appreciated, they’ll want to give you their best.”

“The sense of community is that feeling of togetherness that brings us comfort. We are all alone in the world, so we strive to form bonds with others to eliminate that sense of feeling alone.”

“Every small success makes the next big success possible.”

“Multitasking is actually a hindrance to productivity. Focus on one thing and get it done.”

“Consistency is an under-appreciated inspirational quality. It’s that ability to conduct yourself in a consistent, reliable manner that others will respect and appreciate.”

“Simply put, self-centered and egocentric people don'tinspire others. We are inspired by people who placeothers-- other people, other ideas, other goals-- abovethemselves.”

“People are generally gracious and generous of spirit.”

“A happy and productive person is one who understands that his or her job is not the purpose of his or her life. Go on vacation, use up your sick days, ask for a temporary leave-of-absence—anything that allows you to recharge your batteries away from your typical routine. No leave, no life.”

“If you expect the best of yourself, you’ll find yourself expecting the best of those around you, too. And you will find that people respond inkind. I believe people want to be held to a higher standard. If you expect the best from people, they will give you their best work.”

“There is nothing so inspiring as true heartfelt gratitude.”

“We cannot change the wind, we can only adjust our sails.”

“Old school mission statements defined what an organization did. Contemporary mission statements define why an organization does what it does.”

“Display your passion, and others will be inspired. Enthusiasm is contagious.”

“Develop an 'Attitude of Gratitude.' Try this little exercise: List three things for which you are grateful at this moment. It might be monumental, like having survived a disease. It might besomething spiritual, like your relationship with God or your family. It might be simple, like the fact that your car started this morning. Whatever positive things you list, it is always good for your outlook to be grateful.”

“Ritual and ceremony are powerful bonding tools. They result in a sense of community, a feeling of unity far beyond what you might expect.”

“What’s the difference between a dream and a goal? Ink. That’s right. Goals must be written down.”

“Understand that all motivation is internal, or intrinsic.”

“The laws of physics that deal with inertia also apply to humans, such that situations tend to remain the same over time.”

“Maybe looking at the path we've traveled will make the path ahead seem more clear.”

“Be Positive is not just a blood type.”