Quotes by Max DePree

Every person is really three people: The person they think they are. The person others think they are. The person they really are. We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.

Without forgiveness, there can be no real freedom to act within a group.

Understanding and accepting diversity enables us to see that each of us is needed. It also enables us to begin to think about being abandoned to the strengths of others, and admitting that we cannot know or do everything.

Understanding the diversity of our gifts enables us to begin taking the crucial step of trusting each other.

The signs of outstanding leadership are found among the followers.

The key elements in the art of working together are how to deal with change, how to deal with conflict, and how to reach our potential…the needs of the team are best met when we meet the needs of individuals persons.

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you.