When you depend on another's perceptions to match your expectations, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Leadership can't be claimed like luggage at the airport. Leadership can't be inherited, even though you may inherit a leadership position. And… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
You have to escape from management land and get in touch with your people. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
We all need people who will help us look at situations from a different perspective. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
There is a direct correlation between the books you read and the success you achieve. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
The worst type of employee you can have is one who has mentally quit and is still physically coming to work every… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
A real leader spends his time fixing the problem instead of finding who to blame. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Doing the right thing isn't always easy - in fact, sometimes it's real hard - but just remember that doing the right… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Leaders who have integrity possess one of the most respected virtues in all of life. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
To fulfill you potential, you need to move out of your comfort zone and into the legacy zone. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Even though your responsibilities increase when you become a manager, you lose some of the rights or freedoms you may have enjoyed… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
You will never have enough time to do everything you need to do, so what you need is a crystal clear understanding… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
The success of any change depends, in large measure, on your attitude about that change. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
To become a courageous leader, you must realize that accepting responsibility is not optional - it's mandatory. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
For you to be successful and provide your employees with the necessary tools for success, you and your boss must work together… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
You are the chief bucket filler, and the best way to fill buckets is with excellent communication. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Give away everything you have learned. If for no other reason, do it selfishly; in order to get more, you must give… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Take the time and energy to manage your boss the same way you manage your team. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
When you write things down, you commit to doing them. If you simply tell me what you want to do, there is… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
If you want to be around people who are positive and enthusiastic and eager to live life, your attitude has to be… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
When you accepted your job, you were not chosen solely to fill a position on the organization chart; you were chosen to… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Every successful person has faced, attacked, and conquered adversity somewhere along the way. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
The single greatest demotivator of a team is having members who are not carrying their load. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Successful people keep moving, even when they are discouraged and have made mistakes. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Guard your integrity as if it's your most precious leadership possession, because that is what it is. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
I have found success is ultimately realized by people who make more right choices . . . and recover quickly from their bad choices. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
It is rare for people to say they want to be held accountable, but in reality, everyone wants everyone else to be held accountable. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Your team has entrusted a portion of their life to you, and it's your job to help them grow, personally and professionally. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Coaching sets the pace to get the best out of others while giving the best of yourself. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
What you see in the interview will not get significantly better when the individual is hired. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
