Trust

“Money was the currency of the old economy.
Trust is the currency of the new, global economy."

--Chris Anderson, author
(The Long Tail and Editor-and-Chief of WIRED magazine)

“The ability to establish, grow, extend, and restore trust with all stakeholders—customers, suppliers, investors and employees—is the critical leadership competency in the new global economy.”

--Stephen M.R. Covey, author
(The Speed of Trust- The One Thing That Changes Everything®)

--William Shakespeare
 

"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being."

--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Success in business depends more on relationships than spreadsheets."

--Alan Cohen

Communication

"Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip with others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love."

--Don Miguel Ruiz
(The Four Agreements)

“Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life."

--Don Miguel Ruiz
(The Four Agreements)

“The problem with communication … is the illusion that it has been accomplished.”

--George Bernard Shaw

“Anyone can argue with your opinions, but no one can argue with your experience.”

--Source unknown

“When you feel dog tired at night, it may be because you've growled all day long."

--Source unknown

“They may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you make them feel.”

--Carol Buchner

“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make Me Feel Important’. Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.”

--Mary Kay Ash

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

--Dr. Seuss