Max DePree > Quotes

“In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are.”
― Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art

“We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet; and amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog has made an alliance with us.”
― Max DePree

“Earning trust is not easy, nor is it cheap, nor does it happen quickly. Earning trust is hard and demanding work. Trust comes only with genuine effort, never with a lick and a promise.”
― Max DePree, Leading Without Power: Finding Hope in Serving Community

“We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”
― Max DePree

“We can teach ourselves to see things the way they ARE. Only with vision can we begin to see things the way they CAN BE.”
― Max DePree, Leading Without Power: Finding Hope in Serving Community

“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.”
― Max DePree

“Sometimes we think we're a little too gifted to show up, yo uknow. But none of us truly is...By avoiding risk we really risk what's most important in life---reaching toward growth, our potential, and a true contribution to a common good.”
― Max DePree, Leading Without Power: Finding Hope in Serving Community