Matt Paknis Leadership Development

"Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars." — Martin Luther King Jr. "Violence produces only something resembling justice, but it distances people from the possibility of living justly, without violence." — Leo Tolstoy "Resorting to violence... isn't a victory, it's proof you've already lost." — Mark Kelly #peace #nonviolence #unity #light #victory #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #love #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #community

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." — Thomas Jefferson "The more you live for truth, the more strength you find." — Maxime Lagacé "Honesty is the cornerstone of all success. Without it, confidence and ability to perform cease to exist." — Mary Kay Ash "Success in any endeavor depends on the degree to which it is an expression of your true self." — Anon  #truth #honesty #wisdom #strength #success #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #facts #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #transparency

"For too long giant companies have filed bogus lawsuits to silence & bankrupt anyone who dares to challenge them." — Rep. Jamie Raskin "Never let bullies win. If someone is coming after you, it's often because they know you have something good." - Daniel Lubetzky #challenge #fight #SpeakUp #justice #standup #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #light #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #nevergiveup

"Great minds discuss ideas; greater minds deliver results." — Frank Sonnenberg "The law often allows what honor forbids." — Bernard Joseph Saurin “Trust, honesty, humility, transparency and accountability are the building blocks of a positive reputation. Trust is the foundation of any relationship.” – Mike Paul #results #ethics #relationships #Trust #honor #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #justice #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #thrive  Leaders should be measured and held accountable for outcome vitality in three critical dimensions: an organization’s bottom-line results, adherence to #ethical and legal processes, and the demonstration of healthy and respectful relationships.

"Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny." — Harry S. Truma "We can develop policies that treat all people with dignity and respect." — María Elvira Salazar "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it." — Abraham Lincoln "The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people." — Woodrow Wilson #actions #Destiny #dignity #respect #listen #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #good #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #justice

"It's so nice when toxic people stop talking to you. It's like the trash took itself out." — Karen Salmansohn "A narcissist will attempt to destroy anyone who they believed wronged them." — Medium "The best executive has sense enough to pick good (people) to do what needs to be done, and self-restraint enough to not meddle with them while they do it." —Theodore Roosevelt #good #dignity #respect #restraint #empower #leadersarentbullies #healthyworkplaces #leaderselevatethoughtandconduct #justice #psychologicalsafetyatworkact #fight