Joseph Batten Born : August 25, 1778 Died : 1837 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Joseph Batten The first task of a leader is to keep hope alive. Joseph Batten leadership teacher inspirational Our strengths are our tools, our personal reality. Our weaknesses are only what we are not. Joseph Batten weakness tools reality It is the responsibility of the sender to make sure the receiver understands the message. Joseph Batten receiver responsibility messages Our value is the sum of our values. Joseph Batten values