Leadership Quotes and Quotations
We've selected the very best leadership quotes and quotations from a huge number of sources. Here are the greatest quotes on leadership, from some of the most inspirational leaders who have ever lived, including General George Patton, Theodore Roosevelt, John Maxwell, and Vince Lombardi.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Leadership Quote:
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
"Real leaders are ordinary people with extraordinary determination. "
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
"A big man is one who makes us feel bigger when we are with him."
"Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. "
"The leader is best,
When people are hardly aware of his existence,
Not so good when people praise his government,
Less good when people stand in fear,
Worst, when people are contemptuous.
Fail to honor people, and they will fail to honor you.
But of a good leader, who speaks little,
When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
The people say, 'We did it ourselves.'"
When people are hardly aware of his existence,
Not so good when people praise his government,
Less good when people stand in fear,
Worst, when people are contemptuous.
Fail to honor people, and they will fail to honor you.
But of a good leader, who speaks little,
When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
The people say, 'We did it ourselves.'"
"Eagles don't flock - you have to find them one at a time. "
"Not the cry, but the flight of the wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow."
"Nobody rises to low expectations."
"The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. "
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"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. "
"It is better to have one person working with you, than three working for you. "
"The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and will to carry on. "
"Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way."
"Leaders aren't born, they are made. "
"Leadership is action, not position."
"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd."
"Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them."
" Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. "
"Leadership is about capturing the imagination and enthusiasm of your people with clearly defined goals that cut through the fog like a beacon in the light. "
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