I previously posted seven top leadership quotes that I believe are worth knowing, quoting, and living out. In an age that is flooded with too much information, here are just seven more leadership quotes that are worth your thoughts and time.
1. “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” –Vince Lombardi 
2. “The hallmark of originality is rejecting the default and exploring whether a better option exists.” –Psychologist Adam Grant, The Originals
3. “Write your injuries in dust, your benefits in marble.” –Benjamin Franklin
4. “Leadership requires disturbing people at a rate they can absorb.” –Ronald Heifetz, Leadership on the Line
5. “The colossal misunderstanding of our time is the assumption that insight will work with people who are unmotivated to change.” –Edwin Friedman, A Failure of Nerve
6. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” –Abraham Lincoln
7. “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” –Proverbs 15:22
Jay Desko is the CEO of The Center Consulting Group and brings experience in the areas of organizational assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute.
