Achieve Quote by Max De Pree

We can teach ourselves to see things the way they ARE. Only with vision can we begin to see things the way they CAN…

— Max De Pree

From a leader's perspective, the most serious betrayal has to do with thwarting human potential, with quenching the spirit, with failing to deal equitably…

— Max De Pree

We can go through anything because Jesus goes before us.

— Max De Pree

Understanding the diversity of our gifts enables us to begin taking the crucial step of trusting each other.

— Max De Pree

Trust comes only with genuine effort, never with a lick and a promise.

— Max De Pree

Intimacy is at the heart of competence. It has to do with understanding, with believing, and with practice. It has to do with the…

— Max De Pree

When trust permeates a ministry, great things are possible, not the least of which is an opportunity to reach the ministry's potential.

— Max De Pree

The simple act of recognizing diversity in corporate life helps us to connect the great variety of gifts that people bring to the work…

— Max De Pree

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.

— Max De Pree

We talk about the quality of product and service. What about the quality of our relationships and the quality of our communications and the…

— Max De Pree

In most vital organizations, there is a common bond of interdependence, mutual interest, interlocking contributions, and simple joy.

— Max De Pree

Everyone in a successful organization must be willing and ready to risk. Risk is like change; it's not a choice.

— Max De Pree