Encouragement : (6) " If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it – young or old, successful or less-than-successful, unknown or famous – is changed by it. " - John C. Maxwell " I deal with the authors I work with, agents, and other departments of the company, talking about both the books that I’m working on and everyone else’s. Then there’s dealing with foreign publishers: foreigners visit all the time. People want to bounce things off the publisher, and a lot of it is encouragement. " - Jonathan Galassi " Both parents were very encouraging – especially my father. My father thought the sun rose and set with me. Neither one had a musical background or any musical talent. They liked classical music, but neither could carry a tune. " - Gordon Getty " I am realizing that there are opportunities everyday to encourage, evangelize, or exhort someone. " - Jeremy Camp " Encouragement to others is something everyone can give. Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it may be your time. It may be your listening ear. It may be your arms to encourage. It may be your smile to uplift. Who knows? " - Joel Osteen " It is critical that firefighters and emergency responders have the proper equipment, training and staffing to do their jobs. " - Conor Lamb