“The key to a leader’s impact is sincerity. Before he can inspire with emotion he must be swayed by it himself. Before he can move their tears his own must flow. To convince them he must himself believe.”
– Winston Churchill
Leadership Advocate and Co-Founder of the Goldzone Group. I help leaders to master the new rules of leadership for the new economy. Over the past 30 years, I have visited more than 500 cities in 54 countries to explore, learn from, and help many of the world’s leading companies, leaders, and luminaries in science, technology, health, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Fiona.
Great quote from Winston Churchill – an inspirational leader of his days!
Ric
Fantastic Quote :
The conviction within ourselves will attract and inspire others to follow you
Maurina
I was moved to read this line…..”Before he can move their tears his own must flow”……..This is so true and resonates with me.
In my experience of leading projects and people, if I am not moved or connected to what I am doing, then there is a missing link, in inspiring those I am leading… to be connected to the project at hand and enjoy the experience of it.
Adrian Borgeest
This is accurate, I find I am more inclined to listen and then take action when the speaker is sincere..
Gregory
I know my own belief and connection to project has an impact on the on it. When my heart and belief is fully in it, it sways the hearts and minds of of others. Nothing much ever came for me just going through the motions.
Jing Ying
This is so true. I have not met many leaders who are sincere and inspirational. We need more sincere leaders around.