Explore Quotes by David Cottrell

The truth is that problems won't just go away.

It is rare for people to say they want to be held accountable, but in reality, everyone wants everyone else to be held accountable.

The worst type of employee you can have is one who has mentally quit and is still physically coming to work every day.

The single greatest demotivator of a team is having members who are not carrying their load.

You have to escape from management land and get in touch with your people.

Your job is not to lower the bottom by adjusting for and accommodating the lowest-performing employees. You should be raising the top by recognizing and rewarding superstar behavior.

Whether you realize it or not, you have the power to be successful.

Our comfort zones can be our greatest enemy to our potential.

Coaching sets the pace to get the best out of others_x000D_while giving the best of yourself.

Frequently, the difference between success and failure is the resolve to stick to your plan long enough to win.

Trusted counselors, mentors and guides make an indelible mark on the lives they touch, and they provide the two ingredients to success in life--caring and sharing--that cannot be learned or purchased.

Until you accept total responsibility - no matter what - you won't be able to put plans in place to accomplish your goals.

If expecting something in return is your reason for giving, you are really not giving- you're swapping. If you receive something in return for your gift, what you receive is a bonus - not a repayment of a debt.

Never lower your standards just to fill a position. You will pay for it later.

To become a courageous leader, you must realize that accepting responsibility is not optional - it's mandatory.

Positively dealing with the unexpected by looking for solutions, not excuses, is the choice you need to make.

Success is ultimately realized by people who make more good choices and recover quickly from their bad choices. Our personal and professional success depends on repeating good choices, day in and day out, and avoiding repetition of bad choices.