I don't know about you but when I fire up the laptop on Sunday mornings or Sunday night to do some prep work and planning for the upcoming week, I often need a little pick me up to get me going. Here are 10 powerful motivational quotes that never fail to ignite the fire within me. As a Sales Leader, these quotes resonate deeply, serving as guiding principles when you're building, fixing or growing your sales team.

1. "Today I will do what others WON'T, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others CAN'T."

– Former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice

Success isn't handed to you; it's earned through the hard work others may shy away from. A mantra for Sunday and every day.

2. "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."

– Franklin D. Roosevelt

Adversity is the forge where great leaders are crafted. Embrace challenges; they are the stepping stones to mastery.

3. "To have long-term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way."

– Pat Riley

Obsession fuels success. Dive deep into your metrics, make them your breakfast, and let the obsession propel you forward.

4. "Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems."

– Brian Tracy

Leadership is about solutions. A potent reminder to always come to the table with solutions, not just problems.

5. "A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be."

– Rosalynn Carter

True leadership is about recognizing potential in others, even when they can't see it in themselves. Lead them to new heights.

6. "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others."

– Jack Welch

Your success as a leader is intricately tied to the growth of your team. Elevate others, and success will follow.

7. "No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it."

– Andrew Carnegie

Leadership is a collective effort. Acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of your team; it's a sign of true leadership.

8. “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly."

– James Allen

Great achievements come with great sacrifices. Accept that leadership demands personal sacrifices for professional excellence.

9. “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done."

– Bruce Lee

Action speaks louder than words. Cut through the noise, focus, and get things done. Execution is the key.

10. "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."

– Charles Darwin

Change is inevitable. Embrace it, adapt to it, and lead your team through it. In the world of sales leadership, adaptability is the key to survival.

Cap Off Your Sunday with Inspired Leadership

These quotes encapsulate the essence of effective sales leadership. As you gear up for the week ahead, let these motivational words be your guiding light. If you enjoyed these quotes, you'll likely find value in my collection of free sales leadership guides. Download them here.