The world of entrepreneurship is filled with high hurdles, long nights, and hard-earned wins. Deciding to launch your own business is a huge risk, and it requires a lot of support, luck, and sheer grit to stick with it long enough to see it pay off.
Whether you’re considering heading into an independent career or are already running your own company, you know how important it is to seek out the wisdom of those with thriving ventures. We’ve gathered the most quotable advice from some of the world’s most successful businesspeople to guide you on your journey. Here are some of our favorite entrepreneur quotes.
Quotes on Being a Leader
No one makes it alone. Entrepreneurs need to effectively lead teams of different sizes and all kinds of people. As these quotes reinforce, leadership is a cornerstone of success.
1. “Each of us should seek such counsel, and seek to provide it to the best of our ability.” – Robert A. Burgelman on Andy Grove,
2. “Diversity, when leveraged to solve problems in new ways, is a magnificent thing.” – Tiffany Dufu,
3. “We don’t make money when we sell things. We make money when we help customers make purchase decisions.” – Jeff Bezos,
4. “True authority and true leadership come from knowing who you are and not pretending to be anything else.” – Robert Iger,
5. “One idea alone is a tactic, but if it can be executed a number of different ways, it becomes a great strategy.” – Marc Benioff,
6. “Instead of condemning people, let’s try to understand them. Let’s try to figure out why they do what they do. That’s a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness.” – Dale Carnegie,
7. “The secret of leadership is simple: Do what you believe in. Paint a picture of the future. Go there. People will follow.” – Seth Godin,
