Leader Quotes - Page 105

America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking.

If I, the group leader, expect you, the group member, to be weak, then I elicit the weak part of you. If I expect you to be able to cope, I elicit your strength.

The Court's great power is its ability to educate, to provide moral leadership.

The manager has his eye on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the horizon.

The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.

We have a responsibility to protect the rights of generations, of all species, that cannot speak for themselves today. The global challenge of climate change requires that we ask no less of our leaders, or ourselves.

I say no body of men are fit to make Presidents, judges and generals, unless they themselves supply the best specimens of the same; and that supplying one or two such specimens illuminates the whole body for a thousand years.

A leader must have knowledge. A leader must be able to teach.

A leader is a coach, not a judge.

Leaders are made, they are not born

Mike Myatt’s ‘Hacking Leadership’ is a must read… Mike combines insightful yet practical commentary with in the trenches leadership experience few can match. I would highly recommend this text to anyone looking to become a better leader.

To know how to distinguish the agitation arising from covetousness, from the agitation arising from principles, to fight the one and aid the other, in this lies the genius and the power of great revolutionary leaders.

Behind every great leader, at the base of every great tale of success, you will find an indispensable circle of trusted advisors, mentors, and colleagues.

I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.

Being a leader is living life on your terms not getting followers

Your number one skill as a leader is the ability to influence

I want to become the first European floor leader to succeed in the NBA. I want to be the standard-bearer and prove we can succeed here.

Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.

Strong leaders encourage you to do things for your own benefit, not just theirs.

If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good.

One of the painfully sobering realizations that come from reading history is the utter incompetence that is possible among leaders of whole nations and empires - and the blind faith that such leaders can nevertheless inspire among the people who are enthralled by their words or their posturing.

Clarity affords focus.

If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.

I have tried to be a leader. I have tried in my role of being one of the first women at Google, let alone the first woman to have a baby, to really try to set the tone that this is a great place to work for diversity reasons.

Knowing that we can make a difference in this world is a great motivator. How can we know this and not be involved?