Quotes about Leadership
Persistence in a single view has never been regarded as a merit in political leaders.
— Cicero
Resources follow vision.
— Andy Stanley
The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
— Theodore Roosevelt
To lead people, you must follow behind.
— Lao Tzu
Leadership isn't about winning. It's about bringing people with you to the finish line.
— John Maxwell
If you shoot at a king you must kill him.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
You cannot lead an enemy to Heaven, but you can lead a friend even to Hell.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Do not hire those who are incapable.Do not fire those who are capable.A small, devoted army is greaterthan a large, indifferent one.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Lead competently.Lead productively.Lead skillfully.Lead excellently.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Average leaders take you to the mountain.Superior leaders take you up the mountain.Excellent leaders take you to mountaintop.Transcendent leaders take you to the stars.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
Guide humbly.Guide happily.Guide hopefully.Guide honorably.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
You cannot lead and follow a herd at the same time.
— Matshona Dhliwayo