2019 Leadership Summit – 17 Quotes from DeVon Franklin on Being Different

Every year, my team and I attend the leadership summit and it is always refreshing, challenging and recharging for me. Easily the best leadership material in a conference that is out there. I try to share some of the highlights I took from each session.

Here are some thoughts from the session with DeVon Franklin (who is a walking motivational poster):

  • Too often we try to become like someone else instead of being ourselves.
  • Too often we think we need to compromise to open a door to your destiny.
  • Stop letting people limit you.
  • Own your difference by using your voice.
  • Questions you should ask: What makes me different? What makes me unique? What gives me a different worldview? And why do I think differently?
  • Don’t exchange what makes you different for what makes you common.
  • Why do you give “they” so much power in your life?
  • Leaders are addicted to the sequel instead of asking how to find something new.
  • Too often we try to be a repeat of what someone else did.
  • Don’t repeat what you saw someone else do.
  • We make sequels to avoid risk.
  • My difference will ultimately become my destiny.
  • Discomfort is a sign that you are on the right path.
  • Our discipline is our destiny.
  • Your difference is powerful.
  • Hang with people who encourage your difference and push you.
  • Don’t mistake popularity with purpose.