21 Quotes by Suzanne F. Stevens

To make any vision a reality, a mission leader needs the confidence in herself to persist regardless of the naysayers. She needs the will to persevere when obstacles seem insurmountable.

A mission leader recognizes that while she can progress independently, momentum only occurs when people align with, act on, and amplify a message. The amplification makes a messenger’s mission multiply and eventually creates a movement worth following.

A mission leader listens, and as a consequence, is heard. She has the power to mobilize people who are engaged or to bring those who hide in dark corners into the light.

Survival' often conjures up images of a violent struggle rather than a helping hand; and fittest often is perceived as winning a competition, rather than being resilient. How about redefining the “survival of the fittest?

On the other side of comfort is optimized potential. If we don’t explore this place, we limit our limitless possibilities.

We need some fear to optimize our performance. We need some stress, or we become apathetic. We need some apprehension to keep us humble. We need to question our confidence to drive our determination. Lastly, we need our ego, or we won’t dare to try.

Passion helps you stay the course when obstacles seem insurmountable. It will carve through any shame people attempt to bestow on you.

It is the passion for your purpose that will imbue you with courage. It will make you feel supported, even if you are alone.

Being better or different from competitors is not enough anymore. Being a mission-focused organization will attract, engage, and retain well-aligned customers, colleagues, and collaborators.