Quotes About Leadership

Just as war is too important to leave it to the generals, science and technology are too important to leave in the hands of the experts.

In the new model the presidency bears little resemblance to the original conception of a national leader and chief executive; it owes even less to the later ideal of the president as "the tribune of the people.

The roles Reagan played in his earlier career were an apprenticeship for his original contribution to American government, the creation of a "performance president" who fashioned illusion (a tough leader who had learned to throw a crisp salute) from inauthenticity (almost persuading himself that he had been present when inmates were freed from concentration camps).

Over the centuries politicians and political theorists—starting with Plato's Republic—have emphasized disinterestedness, not personal advantage, as the fundamental virtue required of those entrusted with state power.

At the same time rulers were exhorted to protect and promote the common good of society and the well-being of all of their subjects.

Self-government is, literally, deformed by lying; it cannot function when those in office assume as a matter of course that, when necessary or advantageous, they can mislead the citizenry.

Democracy was, of course, anathema to Plato, not least because it stands for the regime where those who rule tend to be guided by experience of the tangibles of everyday existence, by "common" sense.

he "rules" with a kind of Gaullist grandeur, testing the constitutional limits of office, while pursuing a politics of "daring, sacrifice," and "nobility."30 Above all, ideally the executive stands not for programs but for "virtue." That means, among other things, he is prepared to act in defiance of the popular will.

These are the days in which a true leader wants to live. These are days when opportunities to change lives and even destinies are nearly endless. You are running the anchor leg of the relay because you were born to lead. You were born for glory.

True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.

Like any good shaman, professional baseball player, or politician, my mother always answered questions with questions.

In the land of Bad Ass, Acheron reigned supreme.

Why are you talking to the King Loser Dork? You want to talk about ugly? Look at what he's wearing. (Stone) I like a man who takes fashion chances. It's the mark of someone who lives by his own code. A rebel. A real lone wolf is a lot sexier than a pack animal who follows orders and can't have an opinion unless someone else gives it to him. (Nekoda)

I suggested we hire a new engineer, but someone ignored me. (Vik) And what was I supposed to do? Shit one out? (Devyn)

What happened to him? (Lioness) He pissed me off. (Savitar) Why hasn't one of the other jaguars taken his place? (Lioness) He pissed me off...big time. (Savitar)

Hauk wanted me to tell you that the next time he says run, we should leave the vics on board and get the hell out. I tend to agree. (Syn) You were the one who didn't run. (Nykyrian) Oh yeah, that was me, wasn't it? Since when do you listen to me anyway? I'm an idiot. (Syn)

The point is, Sin is now going to try to overthrow me again and take my place. Do you know what that means? (Artemis) There will be much rejoicing? (Kat)

Are we just going to stand here taking pot shots at each other? Or can we focus our collective ADD on getting us off this shit hole? (Devyn)

You were first-string running back last year. What happened?" – Coach "Stone's mouth happened. It needed to be closed, and I was a little too obliging to shut it." – Nick

Guess we're going north, Dev said slowly. Everyone, follow Lassie.Timmy's in the well.

I want you to show him to Zeth and the rest of the Olympian dogs who fight for us. (Noir) Anything else, Master? Lick your boots? Wipe your ass? (Asmodeus)

Don't fail me. (Stryker) You don't fail me. (Jericho) So do we let you two lock horns and butt each other off the mountaintop now? (Tory)

Fury snorted. You're the leader, Vane. Lead.

I live a very balanced life. I am very good at delegating responsibilities.