No man is a leader until his appointment is ratified in the hearts and minds of his men. – Author Unknown
Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish. – Anne Bradstreet
A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done. – Ralph Nader
Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships. – Charles Simic
Management is nothing more than motivating other people. – Lee Iacocca
There go my people. I must find out where they are going so I can lead them. – Alexandre Ledru-Rollin
To lead the people, walk behind them. – Lao-Tzu
A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership. – Nelson Mandela
Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked leadership is defined by results not attributes. – Peter Drucker
I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people. – Mahatma Gandhi
Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them. – W. Clement Stone
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. – Steve Jobs
Management is doing things right leadership is doing the right things. – Peter Drucker
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. – Max Lucado
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams
Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself. – Henry Ward Beecher
Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion. – Jim Rohn
Leadership – leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses. – Mitt Romney
