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25 Inspirational Quotes By The Highest Performing CEO’s
Inspiration can come to us from a number of different sources, in a variety of different forms. Inspiration can be vital to us. It is what makes our visions and ideas stand out from the competition. Yet if we are not cautious, in a blink of an eye, the inspiration can vanish like the sun descending on the day, giving way to the vast nothingness of the black of night.
There are a number of different ways of finding inspiration. They could be, taking a walk, talking to a friend, reading a book, or even by reading some inspirational words of wisdom and advice from others.
That is where we come in, if you are struggling to find your mojo, then why not take a look at some of these quotes to live by, given by famous CEO’s of multi million dollar fortune 500 companies.
In this article, we will give you 25 of the most awe inspiring, moving, and motivational quotes by famous CEO’s and business leaders, as a way of motivating you to go out and better yourself, and maximise your full potential. Every single one of the millionaire’s, or even billionaire’s that we are quoting in this article, had to start from somewhere, and who knows, with a little motivation and inspiration, maybe you can too. Here we go:
The Most Memorable CEO Quotes
Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo
“I always did something that I was a little not ready to do. I think that, that is how you grow. When there’s a moment of ‘Wow, I’m not so sure that I can do this, and you push through those moments, it’s then that you have a breakthrough. Sometimes that’s a sign that something really great is about to happen. You’re about to grow and learn a lot more about yourself.”
Denise Morrison, CEO of Campbell Soup
“Balance suggests a perfect equilibrium. There is no such thing. That is a false expectation…. There are going to be priorities and dimensions of your life, how you integrate them is how you find true happiness.”
Pete Cashmore, CEO of Mashable
“We are really competing against ourselves, we have no control over how other people perform.”
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook
“The question I ask myself like almost every day is, ‘Am I doing the most important thing I could be doing?’… Unless I feel like I’m working on the most important problem that I can help with, then I’m not going to feel good about how I’m spending my time. And that’s what this company is.”
Sam Walton, CEO of Walmart
“High expectations are the key to absolutely everything.”
Kevin Plank, CEO of Under Armour
“There’s an entrepreneur right now, scared to death, making excuses, saying, ‘It’s not the right time just yet.’ There’s no such thing as a good time. I started an apparel-manufacturing business in the tech-boom years. I mean, come on. Get out of your garage and go take a chance, and start your business.”
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple
“Life is fragile. We’re not guaranteed a tomorrow so give it everything you’ve got.”
Donald Trump, CEO of the Trump Organization
“Without passion, you don’t have any energy, and without energy, you simply have nothing”
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
“Rule No. 1: Never lose money; Rule No. 2: Don’t forget Rule No. 1.”
David Sarnoff, CEO of RCA
“No man can be successful, unless he first loves his work.”
Ellen Kullman, CEO of Dupont
“It’s not about having a specific set time; both personal and professional lives are 24/7. It’s simply, more about making the right allocation to each one and recognizing that it’s going to be different every single day”
Michael Dell, CEO of DELL
“You don’t need to be a genius or a visionary, or even a college graduate for that matter, to be successful. You just need framework and a dream.”
L.A Reid, LAFACE records co-founder & CEO of Epic Records
“Find your passion, and it’s no longer work.”
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon
“In business, what’s dangerous is not to evolve.”
Andrew Mason, CEO of Groupon
“I’ve been very lucky, from the beginning. I’ve found that as long as you’re fundamentally good – as long as you’re not being bad to people – people give you a lot of room to be yourself, because being yourself is being honest. And that’s what people want to see.”
Robert Iger, CEO of Walt Disney
“The heart and soul of a company is creativity and innovation.”
Frederick W Smith, CEO of Fedex
“Leaders get out in front and stay there by raising the standards by which they judge themselves – and by which they are willing to be judged.”
Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO of Yelp
“You have to be very nimble and very open minded. Your success is going to be very dependent on how your adapt.”
Larry Page, CEO of Google
“If you’re changing the world, you’re working on important things. You’re excited to get up in the morning.”
Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of General Electric
“Surviving a failure allows you more self confidence. Failing is a great learning tool, but it must be kept to an absolute minimum.”
Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft
“Great companies with the way they work, first start with great leaders.”
Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle
“When you innovate, you must prepare yourself for everybody to tell you that you’re nuts.”
Samuel R Allen, CEO of Deere
“Pessimists may be right in the end, but an optimist has a much better time getting there.”
Klaus Kleinfeld, CEO of Alcoa
“Only successful businesses can create and secure jobs.”
Steve Case, CEO of America Online
“It’s not about how to get started; it’s about how to get noticed.”
So there you have it, certain people have been known to say that these are quotes to live by, not just to be inspired by. Why not have a read and see what you make of them. Hopefully they will be just what you need to have you leaping out of bed in a morning, ready to tackle whatever lies ahead of you head on. Good luck with whatever your goals and aims are for the future, and until next time.
Thanks for checking out these Unforgettable CEO quotes.
Michelle Obama, wife of former United States President, Barack Obama, an American lawyer and writer, a former First Lady of the United States of America, a mom, an author and a style icon. In the eight amazing years that she served as the First Lady of the United States of America, she managed to become an inspiration for women all across the globe.
She has always spoken and worked towards equal rights for women, education for girls and healthy living. She is the proper definition of the modern-day revolutionary woman. Over the last couple of years, she has been encouraging people everywhere with her incredible words of wisdom and motivation. Every single person – young or old, is sure to take inspiration and motivation from her words.
Here are 30 quotes spoken by Michelle Obama:
1. “When they go low, we go high.”
2. “Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”
3. “Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.”
4. “The only limit to the height of your achievement is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.”
5. “Being a healthy woman isn’t about getting on a scale or measuring your waistline. We need to start focusing on what matters – on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves.”
6. “As women, we must stand up for ourselves. As women, we must stand up for each other. As women, we must stand up for justice for all.”
7. “No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are BEAUTIFUL.”
8. “Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.”
9. “No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contribution of half of its citizens.”
10. “You don’t have to say anything to the haters. You don’t have to acknowledge them at all. You just wake up every morning and be the best you can be. And that tends to shut them up.”
11. “Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.”
12. “Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise.”
13. “When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.”
14. “Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.”
15. “Choose people who lift you up.”
16. “The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.”
17. “Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered.”
18. “Just do what works for you because there will always be someone who thinks differently.”
19. “Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.”
20. “Just try new things. Don’t be afraid. Step out of your comfort zones and soar.”
21. “Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. Trust your instincts, good relationships feel good, they feel right, they don’t hurt.”
22. “The one way to get me to work my hardest was to doubt me.”
23. “Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t.”
24. “I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.”
25. “Changing the big picture takes time… and the best thing to do is focus on the things that we can make in our lives. If we’re doing all that – that becomes the collage of real change.”
26. “People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.”
27. “We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.”
28. “You can’t make decisions based on fear and the possibility of what might happen.”
29. “I am an example of what is possible when girls from the beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.”
30. “If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn’t be here. I guarantee you that.”
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Aug 12, 2014 at 2:58 am
I really like these quotes, Donald Trumps especially. For some reason I’ve always looked up to him, even though he might not be the best influence. Haha
Antony Mungai
Mar 6, 2014 at 8:11 pm
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Muhammad Amin
Dec 1, 2013 at 3:45 am
I agree with Mr. David Sarnoof CEO of RCA as of his quotation “No man can be successful, unless he first loves his work.” I want to add here one thing “loves” means involvement, without involvment result will be reverse.
Captain Technology (@capttechnology)
Nov 7, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Personally I would like to see some inspirational quotes from those who didn’t make it to the top.
Suhel (@Foxute)
Aug 11, 2013 at 11:57 pm
Take the idiot Donald Trump out and put it Elon Musk
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Jul 25, 2013 at 3:23 pm
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Andy
Jul 22, 2013 at 11:54 pm
All a bit dull for me. My favorite CEO quote as anonymous and probably one best bits of advice I ever heard: “I wanted to create a happy working atmosphere so I sacked anybody who wasn’t happy”
Hal Edwards
Jul 22, 2013 at 9:05 pm
Frequent quote from Southwest Airlines Founder, and CEO Herbert D. Kelleher
“Take care of your Employees and they will take care of the Customers”
Rachel Hunter (TraderRach)
Jul 22, 2013 at 12:18 pm
Hi Joel. Thanks for providing wise words from some truly inspirational people. L.A. Reid’s got it right with “Find your passion, and it’s no longer work”. Cheers Rachel