Quotes on sharing

In an attempt to really impress the academics and gain valuable brownie points for my dissertation by reading both deeply AND broadly, I developed a cunning plan for finding authors outside of the immediate learning, knowledge sharing, knowledge management type literature - check out some quotes on learning, sharing, knowledge etc.

This cunning plan is based on the premise that if they've been quoted talking about something, maybe they know something about it.

It's working, I just have to keep focused and not find out everything there is to know about the politics of Barbados or the principles of environmentalism...

Must...control...inquisitive...nature...

Here's some good sharing quotes - seems only right to share them...

Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better.

John Kotter, Change expert

Often, we are too slow to recognize how much and in what ways we can assist each other through sharing such expertise and knowledge.

Owen Arthur, Prime Minister of Barbados

In today's environment, hoarding knowledge ultimately erodes your power. If you know something very important, the way to get power is by actually sharing it.

Joseph Badaracco, Business Ethics specialist

The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.

Leo.F. Buscaglia, he was really into Love

If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.

Rachel Carson, Environmentalist

You are forgiven for your happiness and your successes only if you generously consent to share them.

Albert Camus, genius existentialist philosopher