Leader Quotes - Page 40

Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving what you want is a problem of persistence.

No one will ever win the battle of the sexes; there's too much fraternizing with the enemy.

To be able to lead others, a man must be willing to go forward alone.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

The five most important words a leader can speak are - 'I am proud of you' The four most important are - 'What is your opinion?' The three most important are - 'If you please' The two most important are - 'Thank You' And the most important single word of all is - 'You'

I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.

Passionate leaders driven by passionate beliefs draw passionate followers.

There is no worse mistake in public leadership than to hold out false hope soon to be swept away.

A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people.

There are many qualities that make a great leader. But having strong beliefs, being able to stick with them through popular and unpopular times, is the most important characteristic of a great leader.

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.

Brains are like hearts - they go where they are appreciated.

The only thing that counts is your dedication to the game. You run on your own fuel; it comes from within you.

The leader's role is to define reality, then give hope

Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes. Either way, you have to be careful not to lose your confidence or get to confident.

It is better to see once than to hear a hundred times.

People want leadership, Mr. President, and in the absence of genuine leadership, they'll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They're so thirsty for it they'll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there's no water, they'll drink the sand.

If you share a good idea long enough, it will eventually fall on good people.

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.

I think women can save civilization.

All leadership is appreciative leadership. It's the capacity to see the best in the world around us, in our colleagues, and in the groups we are trying to lead.

Football doesn't build character. It eliminates the weak ones.

Inverted totalitarianism, unlike classical totalitarianism, does not revolve around a demagogue or charismatic leader. It finds expression in the anonymity of the Corporate State. It purports to cherish democracy, patriotism, and the Constitution while manipulating internal levers.

God will never direct us to be prideful, arrogant and unforgiving, immoral or slothful or full of fear. We step into these things because we are insensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit within us.

All you can do is all you can do, but all you can do is enough.