Quotes About Responsibility

Authentic leaders are often accused of being "controlling" by those who idly sit by and do nothing

I believe more youths stay out of leadership positions because of the fear of indequacy and criticisms.

He had to do so many things and make each appear as though it were the only thing he had to do. He had to compartmentalize everything, when on one task to pretend that the others didn't exist.

People need to learn how to take the role of leader out of God's hands.

There's a place for talking and criticism. But there's also a place to let our ACTIONS do the talking!

From her character in the HBO miniseries: "The art of politics is the art of applying the seat of the britches to the seat of the chair.

I think leadership is more than just being able to cross the t's and dot the i's. It's about character and integrity and work ethic.

He was responsible for administering an army that lacked time-tested procedures and routinized policies, so every decision became an improvisational act.

Know when to push, pull & hold your followers, lest you push them while on the edge of a cliff

A chosen leader is just the reflection of what the collective mind (or "silent majority") truly think and feel.

Lead rationally.Lead responsibly.Lead resiliently.Lead reliably.

Leading fools is like leading no one.Following a fool is like following no one.The wise make the best leaders and followers.

You cannot lead those who do not want to follow.

Be a leader for the right reasons".

When you lead the wise, walk behind them.When you lead the virtuous, walk beside them.When you lead the imprudent, walk in front of them.

He who would rule must hear and be deaf see and be blind.

I've got to follow them - I am their leader.

The reward of a general is not a bigger tent - but command.

If I advance follow me! If I retreat cut me down! If I die avenge me!

I got put into leadership roles very early in life from fifth grade, sixth grade. I always ended up being the quarterback or the leader of the sports teams, and it's kind of benefiting me now.

I am convinced that the best learning takes place when the learner takes charge.

Children learn how to make good decisions by making decisions, not by following directions.

He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.

As you get bigger, you have to learn to delegate. It's also an excellent way to get staff involved in the company's operations.