Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday, I hope her wise words inspire you.

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Maya Angelou said this:

\n’I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’\n\n’I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.’\n\n’I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.’\n\n’I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as making a life.’\n\n’I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.’\n\n’I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back…’\n\n’I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision..’\n\n’I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one..’\n\n’I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back…’\n\n’I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn..’\n\n’I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’\n\nSo when you need a little inspiration, and we all do from time to time, I hope these words will help.   Because as leaders, remembering we are human first will help you find the answers to many of the challenges you and your employees face.