Quotes About Leadership

Leadership consists not in degrees of technique but in traits of character.

Don't follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.

Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.

Communication is the real work of leadership.

Things fell into place and there was an opportunity for fresh leadership. And - I was - I was successful.

No person can be a great leader unless he takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him.

Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.

The job of the leader is to speak to the possibility.

Leadership: The skill of influencing people to work enthusiastically toward goals identified as being for the common good.

It is the responsibility of leadership and management to give opportunities and put demands on people which enable them to grow as human beings in their work environment.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

If a group of people - leaders - can convince a group of folk who barely have a pot to piss in that the rich shouldn't be taxed-- THAT is leadership!

True leadership has people who follow when they have the freedom not to.

Leadership is the activity of influencing people to cooperate towards some goal which they come to find desirable and which motivates them over the long haul.

Leadership consists of character and strategy. If you can't have both, opt for character.

If you treat staff as your equal, they'll roll their sleeves up to get the job done.

There is no more powerful leadership tool than your own personal example.

Lead by inspiration, not intimidation.

The real heart of strategy is the strategist.

Leaders learn by leading, and they learn bestby leading in the face of obstacles. As weather shapes mountains, problems shape leaders.

Leadership is found in the action to defeat that which would defeat you… You are made by the struggles you choose.

The three most important ways to lead people are:... by example... by example... by example.

The hardest thing about leadership is the intimacy it requires.

Every single person has leadership ability. Some step up and take them. Some don't. My answer was to step up and lead.