Leader Quotes - Page 59

As an actor, it's great to play a strong leader with a heart of gold.

Nothing speaks like results. If you want to build the kind of credibility that connects with people, then deliver results before you deliver a message. Get out and do what you advise others to do. Communicate from experience.

In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm... in the real world all rests on perseverance.

There is no real magic to being a good leader. But at the end of every week, you have to spend your time around the things that are really important: setting priorities, measuring outcomes, and rewarding them.

In the worst of times the best among us never lose their moral compass, and that is how they emerge relatively unscathed.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences.

The fight against terrorism is not limited to America. Europe, Russia, Indonesia, Australia, the Phillipines, all have had their share of it, and all the leaders have been very cooperative in our efforts. But it is for America to lead, and we will.

Always do everything you ask of those you command.

Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself.

When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people.

True leadership strengthens the followers. It is a process of teaching, setting an example, and empowering others. If you seek to lead, your ability will ultimately be measured in the successes of those around you.

I’ve been involved in a number of cults both as a leader and a follower. You have more fun as a follower but you make more money as a leader.

Good leaders must know how to reward those who succeed and know when to retrain, move, or fire ineffective staff.

There exist limitless opportunities in every industry. Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier.

Emotions are the glue that holds the cells of the organism together.

Leadership is the ability to get extraordinary achievement from ordinary people.

Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight.

Leaders must see reality as it is, not as it ought to be.

Leadership is something you earn, something you're chosen for. You can't come in yelling, 'I'm your leader!' If it happens, it's because the other guys respect you.

The men who have done big things are those who were not afraid to attempt big things, who were not afraid to risk failure in order to gain success.

Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.

What should a brand leader advertise?Brand leadership, of course. Leadership is the single most important motivating factor in consumer behavior.

I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a strong leadership. Even in a democratic society, events depend on a strong leadership with a strong power of persuasion, and not on the opinion of the masses.

We control by attitudes-positive mental attitudes-not by rules.

Acquire knowledge before you become leaders and pride prevents you from learning and you live in ignorance.