Quotes by Robin S. Sharma

Its not what you will get out of the books that is so enriching — it is what the books will get out of you that will ultimately change your life.

The business of business is relationships the business of life is human connection.

The more people you help and the more value you create, the more your business will fly - and the quicker youll win.

The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.

Goal-getting matters. And writing down the brave acts and bold dreams you intend to accomplish will provide the spark to get them done.

Cell phones, mobile e-mail, and all the other cool and slick gadgets can cause massive losses in our creative output and overall productivity.

Your billion-dollar ideas dont show up in the middle of dramatic distraction. They show up when you have the business and personal discipline to make space for your creative mind to flourish.

Leadership is not about a title or a designation. Its about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire team-mates and customers.

Leave your ego at the door every morning, and just do some truly great work. Few things will make you feel better than a job brilliantly done.

Hard work opens doors and shows the world that you are serious about being one of those rare - and special - human beings who use the fullness of their talents to do their very best.

Leadership is a mindset that shifts from being a victim to creating results. Any one of us can demonstrate leadership in our work and within our lives.

Writing in a journal reminds you of your goals and of your learning in life. It offers a place where you can hold a deliberate, thoughtful conversation with yourself.

If you really want to be world class - to be the best you can be - it comes down to preparation and practice.

No matter how busy I get or how much pressure is on my shoulders, a good workout makes me feel at ease. I come off the treadmill feeling relaxed, full of joy and with a sense of perspective over the issues on my plate.

Basically, to lead without a title is to derive your power within the organisation not from your position but from your competence, effectiveness, relationships, excellence, innovation and ethics.

Leadership is not a popularity contest its about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title.

A leadership culture is one where everyone thinks like an owner, a CEO or a managing director. Its one where everyone is entrepreneurial and proactive.

There is a new model of leadership in the world that rides on the premise that every single person in the organisation can be a leader. Titles are important for structure and order, but real power does not come from titles.

My best investment, as cliched as this sounds, is the money Ive spent developing myself, via books, workshops and coaching. Leadership begins within, and to have a better career, start by building a better you.

Anyone can show exceptional leadership ability in easy times. When alls going to plan, anyone can be inspirational/excellent/innovative and strong. The real question is how do you show up when everythings falling apart?