Leadership Quotes

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.

A leader is someone You choose to follow o a place you wouldn’t go by yourself.

A leader should be out in front, clearing the way for the rest of the team. Similar to the game of curling, played on ice with big stones. You get out in front of the stone and sweep to help the stone get where you want it to go.

A leader takes people where they want to go; a great leader takes people where they ought to be.

A leader who develops others, adds; a leader who develops leaders, multiplies.

A leader’s dynamic does not come from special powers. It comes from a strong belief in a purpose and a willingness to express that conviction.

A leader is best when people barely know that he exists, Not so good when people acclaim him, Worst when they despise him. ‘Fail to honor people, They fail to honor you;’ But of a good leader, who talks little, When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, They will all say, ‘we did this ourselves.

A good manager doesn’t try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wasting the energies of his people. If you’re the boss and your people fight you openly when they think that you are wrong – that’s healthy.

A company is like a ship. Everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.

95% of American managers today say the right thing. 5% actually do it.

“Blind” or “Old Time” Leadership is like the old “galley” ships. 100s are rowing, but only one (the captain) knows where they are going.

One of the most important skills you need as a leader is the ability to listen. The Chinese characters that make up the verb “to listen” tell us something significant about the skill. A King, in order to be a true leader, must listen with ears, eyes, and heart … giving undivided attention to the people.