I recently had a great conversation with a new connection at an excellent client. Her LinkedIn profile mentioned she is a lover of great quotes. Interestingly enough, so am I. She asked me for a couple of favorites and I opened my Evernote app to share one from Teddy Roosevelt and one from Jeff Immelt. I then noticed on my desk the takeaway from my Mom’s funeral. On the reverse of her photo were several classics we refer to as “Our Mom-isms.” Here are several that have definite business application: * If you don’t listen you have to feel. * If you don’t do it right the first time, when will you have time to do it over. * If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. Then there are some personal favorites: About her never artificially colored hair – “It’s platinum blonde.” And from the woman who usually had a cup of black coffee or an iced tea (heavy sugar and lemon) in her hand – “Water is for taking a bath, not drinking.” A belated Happy Mother’s Day and here’s hoping you have as many fond memories and lessons learned from your mother as we have from ours!