Quotes about Leadership

Integrity: The leader's life and words match. Justice: The leader rejects dishonest gain. Convictions: The leader's values won't allow him or her to accept bribes. Positive focus: The leader refuses to dwell on destructive issues. Pure: The leader disciplines his or her mind to remain clean and pure. Secure: The leader is firm, stable in his identity and source of strength. The Maxwell Leadership Bible

I am going to keep a positive attitude and use it to influence others.

John W. Gardner observed, "If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication.

To win in sports, members of the team must always keep the big picture in front of them. They must remember that the goal is more important than their role—or any individual glory they may desire.

Winning teams have players who put the good of the team ahead of themselves. They want to play in their area of strength, but they're willing to do what it takes to take care of the team. They are willing to sacrifice their role for the greater goal.

One mistake I've seen people repeatedly make is that they focus too much attention on their dream and too little on their team. But the truth is that if you build the right team, the dream will almost take care of itself.

The Courage to Teach

Don't let your mandate come from the grumbling of the crowd. Get your cues from God and the mission He has given you.

When leaders fail to empower others, it is usually due to three main reasons: 1. Desire for Job Security 2. Resistance to Change 3. Lack of Self-Worth

Attitudes always impact a leader's effectiveness.

People who never see it—they are wanderers. People who see it but never pursue it on their own—they are followers. People who see it and pursue it—they are achievers. People who see it, pursue it, and help others see and pursue it—they are leaders.

people who are busy rowing seldom have time to rock the boat.