Own Every Room Quotes

“He who has the most certainty in a room has the most influence.”

“When you speak, speak with conviction. When you move, move with purpose. When you stand, stand tall.”

“Your energy introduces you before you even speak.”

“Be so good they can't ignore you.”

“Confidence is silent. Insecurities are loud.”

“The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimist lends encouragement.”

“What most people purchase is the pleasing personality of some man or woman who knows the value of cultivating such a personality.”

“People buy personalities as much as merchandise, and it is a question if they are not influenced more by the personalities with which they come into contact than they are by the merchandise.”

“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”

“Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”

“A smile is the universal welcome.”

“Charisma is honesty and love at the same time.”

“When you put together deep knowledge about a subject that intensely matters to you, charisma happens. You gain courage to share your passion, and when you do that, folks follow.”

“Nothing is a greater impediment to being on good terms with others than being ill at ease with yourself.”

“Charismatic behavior can be broken down into three core elements: presence, power, and warmth.”

“Whoever owns the frame owns the conversation.”

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.”

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”

“The greatest gift you can give another person is your attention.”

“Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.”

“Treat everyone you meet as though they are the most important person you'll meet that day.”

“Form the habit of interesting yourself in other people.”

“Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.”

“Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion.”

“A person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.”

“People prefer to say yes to those they know and like.”

“To be interesting, be interested.”

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.”

“If your emotional abilities aren't in hand, if you don't have self-awareness, if you aren't able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can't have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.”

“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”

“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit.”

“The world bestows its big prizes, both in money and in honors, for but one thing. And that is Initiative. What is Initiative? I'll tell you: it is doing the right thing without being told.”

“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”

“People respond to energy, much more than they do to words. They respond to what they feel, not what they hear and see. Hearing and seeing are real low-level influences. Energy, spirit, transfer of energy is what people respond to.”

“Tranquillity is contagious, peace is contagious. One only thinks of the contagiousness of illness, but there is the contagion of serenity and joy.”

“Obscurity is a bigger problem than money.”

“The expression one wears on one’s face is far more important than the clothes one wears on one’s back.”

“People like people who help them like themselves.”

“Creative genius is what makes people respect you. It’s not a color question, it’s a question of whether you have what the world wants.”

“The secret of attraction is to love yourself. Attractive people judge neither themselves nor others. They are open to gestures of love.”

“Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you.”

“Stories are the single most powerful weapon any leader can arm themselves with - they are the currency of humanity. Those who tell captivating, inspiring, emotional stories rule the world.”

“When words are well chosen, well arranged, they generate gratifying experiences for the listener. It is not for utilitarian reasons alone that breadth of vocabulary and verbal fluency are among the most important qualifications for success as a business executive. Talking well enriches every interaction, and it is a skill that can be learned by everyone.”