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Want to Change the World? These Quotes Will Inspire You.

Your work – regardless of industry -- can be a force for growth and meaningful change. This slideshow collects quotes from founders, CEOs and change-makers to give a special perspective into the thinking and empathy required to make big shifts happen. Let these words inspire and motivate you.
Make it personal
"No matter how convenient it is for us to reach out to people remotely, sometimes the most important task is to show up in person." - TOMS Founder Blake Mycocskie

Consider a different view
“Empathy is one of our greatest tools of business that is most underused.” – KIND Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky
Seek honesty
"One of the most important parts of being a leader is to look in the mirror and tell the truth about what you are seeing. Even if -- especially if -- it’s not good.” -Adam Braun, Founder of Pencils of Promise.
Be obsessed with solutions
"Have true passion for the project that you're about to do. You need to be obsessed with it. I think that entrepreneurs need to live and breathe it." – Debbie Sterling, Founder of GoldieBlox
Seek new perspectives
“Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation." – Neil Blumenthal, Co-founder of Warby Parker

Learn from failure
"There’s no more powerful lesson than knowing that your setbacks will one day help you succeed." - Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code
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