Quotable quotes: leadership by Dr Seuss
by Miki SaxonPost from Leadership Turn Image credit: Zoe Armagh
Remember the bestseller All I really needed to know I learned in kindergarden? It still sells because it has a wealth of wisdom that addresses adult issues, but that most adults have forgotten.
Another font of wisdom for adult issues is Dr Seuss.
I think he has better advice on authenticity and motivation in leadership then all the pundits (including me) who blather on about it today. Best, his advice is short, sweet, easy to remember and doesn’t require any outside help to understand it—just compatible MAP.
Horton Hatches the Egg (1940)
I meant what I said,
and I said what I meant
An elephant’s faithful,
One hundred percent.
Horton Hears a Who! (1954)
Don’t give up! I believe in you all
A person’s a person, no matter how small!
On Beyond Zebra! (1955)
I’m telling you this ’cause you’re one of my friends.
My alphabet starts where your alphabet ends!
So, on beyond Z!
It’s high time you were shown
That you really don’t know
All there is to be known.
The Lorax (1971)
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (1990)
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
What are your favorite Seussisms?
Your comments—priceless
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:01 am
I love the Lorax Quote! It’s so true in life, in business, well, pretty much all aspects of living!
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
Hi Michael, Isn’t it great how often Dr. Seuss offers the guidance we need for any situation!