Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.
Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat.
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.
I don’t know any other way to lead but by example.
Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference.
Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.
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.
Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.
People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.
Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.
If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.
Leadership is influence.
Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.
Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.
A leader is a dealer in hope.
Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.
Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.
Think little goals and expect little achievements. Think big goals and win big success.
Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.
The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.
It is rare to find a business partner who is selfless. If you are lucky it happens once in a lifetime.
Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.
