22 Quotes by Mark Miller

The effect of the fantasy is based in part on the ambivalence kids feel toward their parents and independence. Kids want and fear being left alone. These stories and film deal with that ambivalence.

The best leaders don’t blame others. They own their actions and their outcomes.

You can lead, with or without, a title. If you wait until you get a title, you could wait forever.

My challenge to you: Get ready to lead and opportunities to lead will not be your problem.

When leaders lead well, not everyone is going to be happy.

When you expect the best from people, you will often see more in them than they see in themselves. The good news is that people generally rise to the level of expectations placed on them.

Expecting the best is not about always being right. It is about a belief in yourself and in your team.

Leadership character is the primary driver of your success as a leader.” “What about skills?” Blake asked. “They are important, but the lack of skills is not what derails most leaders – skills are too easy to learn. It is ultimately leadership character that determines our opportunity for influence and impact.

Ninety percent of our success as leaders will be determined by what’s below the waterline. It’s our leadership character that ultimately drives what we do, and why. It is a true reflection of who we really are as human beings.