“Surround yourself with good people.”

“Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.”

Doris Kearns Goodwin (1943) American biographer

“Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves.”

Colin Powell (1937) Former U.S. Secretary of State and retired four-star general

“Surround yourself with people that make you believe in your power.”

Ralph Smart

“Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way”

Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) American politician, 40th president of the United States (in office from 1981 to 1989)

“Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.”

Oprah Winfrey (1954) American businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist

“Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.”

John Wooden (1910–2010) American basketball coach

“What are friends for? They are the ultimate reflection of yourself. Always surround yourself with people who inspire you and return the favor by giving them the best of you.”

Jenny McCarthy (1972) American model, comedian, actress, author, activist, and game show host

“Surround yourself with inspiring beings”

Ralph Smart

“Surround yourself with positivity = Stop spending time with people who make you unhappy. Hit the road and move on!”

Ralph Smart