Commitment Quote by Frances Hesselbein
“It takes courage for a leader to identify and confront self-imposed barriers, to put in place the personal strategies required to unleash the energy, innovation, and commitment to self-development.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Leadership Development Forum, 2012
Leaders must recognize internal limits and adopt personal tactics to unlock creativity and dedication to growth.
In simple terms: Leaders need to break self‑imposed limits and use strategies for growth.
Identify barriers, create personal strategies.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- personal coaching
- organizational change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal barriers hold you back?
- How can you design a personal growth plan?
Self‑imposed barriers can be deeply rooted, requiring sustained effort.