Quotes from Lewis Howes

As a business owner, leadership is more than just telling others what to do. Leadership is about the investment we make into others and the responsibilities we accept for being the voice and direction that others count on.

Besides having an audience, the most important currency for any leader is his or her reputation. And having a reputation for over-delivering on what's expected of you should give your visitors, subscribers and customers more reason to spend their money with you and refer their friends.

As a business owner, what's the sense in having droves of followers and connections if you aren't able to turn them into paying customers?

The key in telling stories that people relate to is, not surprisingly, vulnerability and authenticity. That means that letting people know the struggle behind your brand - the failures and mistakes - and how you got through them is really important.

If you come across as boring or monotone, you're going to lose your audience.

If you don't have the confidence to own the worth of your brand and share it unapologetically, you won't make a massive impact.

Successful people often enjoy telling their story.

The ability to network successfully can be one of the greatest assets in business. It allows some people to find incredible opportunities, while others just watch from the sidelines.

Don't allow people to suck up all your time with their questions or problems. Learn to say 'no' more often.

I believe passion is the sword of love that pierces through the wall of fears that hold us back.

As a leader, your job is to share your vision with your followers and either warn them of danger or highlight opportunities coming in the future.

If something catches your attention, it's probably going to catch the attention of others, too.

Many business owners dream of having their product or service endorsed by a global celebrity. But instead of trying to get a superstar to support your business, try seeking out a local celebrity instead.

Every successful sports season I had included detailed daily itineraries. We received one in the morning and one before practice, and they set us up to win.

Leaders are focused on using their vision and courage to do great things. This means challenging the way things are done and then sharing the journey with others.

Recognizing poor leadership is a vital skill to help you achieve greatness.

Your clients are critical to your business. Don't lose touch with who they are and why they've chosen to do business with you.

Entrepreneurs typically have an instinct for smelling opportunity, but that same killer instinct can quickly turn to weakness when it becomes a distraction from primary goals.

I have learned that champions aren't just born; champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits.

Before you can change your industry positively, you need to understand how to go about doing so.

There's no way to become great overnight, but in the marathon of success, it takes a lot of intention to see you through each day of the journey.

Disruption starts with committing to excellence and taking a stand for your customer.

If you don't want to live a life where you go to a job every day just so you can enjoy your weekends and get two weeks of vacation every year, then don't do it.

Goal setting should be part of your daily and weekly routines and should not be based on a calendar year or month.