Quotes of: Greatest-lesson Keyword

A major element in Lincoln's greatness was the way in which he could hold a strong moral position without the usual accompaniment of self-righteousness.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

The difficulty was not that of following a moral principle at personal cost; the difficulty was that of knowing what to do when there is more than one principal, and when the principles clash.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

The question, he (Lincoln) said over and over, is not what a man's particular abilities may be, but what his rights are as a human being made in God's image.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

Lincoln had entirely outgrown juvenile delight in religious argument. Talking with God seemed to the mature Lincoln more important than talking about Him.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

He (Lincoln) recognized the delicate balance between immanence and transcendence, refusing to settle for either of these alone. His was a God who was both in the world and above the world.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

It is most remarkable that Lincoln, when he saw so much that was vulnerable in the leadership of the Church, did not move to the opposite error and become a scoffer.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

God, Lincoln believed, is seen more clearly events that in nature, though He maybe seen there also. It is a majestic thing, thought Lincoln, for a person to be RESPONSIBLE.

Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership

The secret of success is this all-powerful creative energy within, which human beings often sleep over throughout their entire lives.

How to be Successful: Powerful Lessons for Success

Compared with the awesome might and eternal power of the ocean, no human being can fail to be reminded of their own insignificance.

Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean

Life is a procession of painful lessons, and how precious those lessons are; so precious that we rejoice in the bitter-sweet gift of life.

Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

Lesson number one, she muttered, love is beyond your grasp. Lesson two: nowhere is it written that you're guaranteed fairness. And three: there's only right and wrong.

A Man In A Kilt

You see, most people play louder to get someone's attention, but getting quieter can stop a bull from charging.

The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music

Your gifted purpose here on earth is to live out your days being and bringing your best self...

My Quarter-of-a-Century Life Lessons: Building a Foundation for Success

Good leaders know who they are—their strengths, weaknesses, passions, talents, and values. And, developing leaders always starts with self-awareness.

Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

To guard our character with unwavering commitment, our best protection comes from being humbly aware of our vulnerability.

Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

Courage is leaning into the doubts and fears to do what you know is right even when it doesn’t feel natural or safe.

Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

Good teams are committed to the team mission and to each other personally. Good leaders inspire and build this commitment and trust.

Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

Professional accountability is a good thing. Without it, excellence is merely a pipe dream and even average performance isn’t a realistic expectation.

Leading With Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton

When we stop fighting against death, we are able to wake up to our lives.

Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life

The nicest men in the world were horribly cruel. They took no great pleasure from it, it was just part of being a male, with a perpetual deep gulf between the sexes.

A Lesson in Loving

Given love and opportunity, every child and adult can recover. All who know this and have the capacity to help others should assist as they can.

Life's Lessons Learned: Personal Reflections