John Gerzema Quotes

#1. what initially attracted her to Daddy, the late

Ellen Elizabeth Hunter

#2. The strong emergence of pro-feminine values in highly masculine societies signals that traditional masculine structures will continue to be challenged as the Millennial generation grows up and gains even more influence.

John Gerzema

#3. Eliminating or substantially lowering just one major monthly expense can give you enough cushion to move into a more comfortable place financially.

Jean Chatzky

#4. We all need to figure out what's right for us because nothing about life is one size fits all. Even for an Olympian, that's for sure. And such discovery starts with you paying attention - to yourself.

David Agus

#5. While leaders spend considerable time and effort trying to envision markets and pushing out innovation, empathy can often generate simple, yet breakthrough ideas.

John Gerzema

#6. A German firm called Friendsurance relies on people forming their own groups, which apply peer pressure to keep claims and costs lower. The result is refunded premiums for customers and profit for the company.

John Gerzema

#7. I could run farther than a hare! I could fight the fiercest fox that ever lived ... I could climb the highest mountain faster than an eagle could fly.

Erin Hunter

#8. Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative.

H.G.Wells

#9. Only to yourself - a promise to live every day to the fullest despite your fears. There's always something to be frightened of, honey. Just like there's always something to be excited and happy about.

Bella Andre

#10. All leaders, male or female, innately possess feminine qualities like empathy, candor and vulnerability - the difference lies in which leaders choose to suppress those qualities, and which choose to leverage them as strengths.

John Gerzema

#11. Transparency, honesty, kindness, good stewardship, even humor, work in businesses at all times.

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#12. I've spent the better part of my career in politics and public policy working on and fighting for education reforms.

Mark McKinnon

#13. Everywhere, people are beginning to question masculine notions of control, aggression and black-and-white thinking - and instead are favoring more empathetic, nurturing and collaborative approaches.

John Gerzema

#14. If men can learn to be less defensive, more open to others, and more accepting of accountability, they will adapt well to the new global economy.

John Gerzema

#15. Businesses have to make gestures that go beyond words. Persuasion no longer works.

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#16. Tears are scientifically described as a Secretion. I can understand that a secretion may be healthy or unhealthy, but I cannot see the interest of a secretion from a sentimental point of view.

Wilkie Collins

#17. I don't mind bees and think we are all the better for having them around. I like the taste of honey.

Henry Rollins

#18. I spent a lot of time alone; I left school to be tutored. So, most of my companions were animals. It's as simple as that. I knew more animals than I did people.

Jamie Wyeth

#19. The Bible takes the word home with all of its tender associations and sacred memories, and applies it to the hereafter and tells us that heaven is home.

Billy Graham

#20. Companies have to be innovative in leading with values the same way they have to be innovative in their products and services.

John Gerzema

#21. The worst thing you can do is try to manipulate or control perceptions. It's impossible, and when you are found out the result is disastrous. Better to be transparent and play well with others so that when bad things happen you have a reservoir of good will to bank on.

John Gerzema

#22. No, I care more about what God knows than what man says.

Dave Mustaine

#23. Businesses are going to innovate in how they bring prices down so people can shop the way they want.

John Gerzema

#24. A conqueror's victories are his medals, and his enemies are his trophies.

Matshona Dhliwayo