If expecting something in return is your reason for giving, you are really not giving- you're swapping. If you receive something in return for your gift, what you receive is a bonus - not a repayment of a debt. — 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
The most important thing you do as a leader is to hire the right people. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Everything you do matters because your team is watching ... and depending on you to do the right thing. — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
Your job is not to lower the bottom by adjusting for and accommodating the lowest-performing employees. You should be raising the top by recognizing… — David Cottrell Copy Share Image
