Leadership Quotes - Page 18

Politics is not leadership. It never has been. It never will be.

The best leaders have the ability to align people to their vision and motivate them to work passionately towards its fulfillment as if it were their own.

Leaders always choose the harder right rather than the easier wrong.

His request to those listening was to start every day knowing that each minute lost is one that they will never get back and use that thought to drive them forward. This is what resonates most with this writer about our beloved Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, he is a force of positive energy that the world is in dire need of. Therefore, when people ponder about what it is that makes the government of the United Arab Emirates different one can safely reach the conclusion that, Mohammed Bin Rashid is the difference.

Leaders reject free opportunities they don't need, so that they can have time to create the expensive opportunities they need.

Man wants to be the king o’ the rabbits, he best wear a pair o’ floppy ears.

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.

It is no longer just engineers who dominate our technology leadership, because it is no longer the case that computers are so mysterious that only engineers can understand what they are capable of. There is an industry-wide shift toward more "product thinking" in leadership--leaders who understand the social and cultural contexts in which our technologies are deployed.Products must appeal to human beings, and a rigorously cultivated humanistic sensibility is a valued asset for this challenge. That is perhaps why a technology leader of the highest status--Steve Jobs--recently credited an appreciation for the liberal arts as key to his company's tremendous success with their various i-gadgets.

Passing the baton - Oh what a challenge this has proven to be in many societies, families, businesses, governments, religious organizations and obviously in every other relay race! Why do this? - for starters, you will not live forever – how about that? After a given mileage, even a car will need new tyres!

You did what your heart told you to do,' Brain complimented. 'It is what leaders, not followers, do.

Following the herd reduces you to a cow.

Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.

Don’t just have dreams. Take actions too. To make it possible, begin every dream with a simple action and your interest will beam out.

If there is any society where the leaders lack the knowledge and the importance of justice, then oppression will be a common neighbor of the citizens.

Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men -- the other 999 follow women.

Don’t wait for someone else to do it so you enjoy. You can’t do it yourself. Just try it.

To challenge yourself takes courage, not for the strength it takes to accomplish your goals but for the commitment to stay true to your dreams.

The call of distinction cannot be heard by the average, neither can the vision of distinction be seen by the eyes of the mediocre.

With a hint of good judgment, to fear nothing, not failure or suffering or even death, indicates that you value life the most. You live to the extreme; you push limits; you spend your time building legacies. Those do not die.

When you empower others to be great, you become a great leader.

There is a miracle in your mess, don't let the mess make you miss the miracle.

Awesome ‪‎Leadership‬ is encouraging others to take initiative,challenge what is status quo improve it and feel pride in their commitment~bns~

As I have earlier noted, the most important things in life and in business can’t be measured. The trite bromide 'If you can measure it, you can manage it' has been a hindrance in the building a great real-world organization, just as it has been a hindrance in evaluating the real-world economy. It is character, not numbers, that make the world go ‘round. How can we possibly measure the qualities of human existence that give our lives and careers meaning? How about grace, kindness, and integrity? What value do we put on passion, devotion, and trust? How much do cheerfulness, the lilt of a human voice, and a touch of pride add to our lives? Tell me, please, if you can, how to value friendship, cooperation, dedication, and spirit. Categorically, the firm that ignores the intangible qualities that the human beings who are our colleagues bring to their careers will never build a great workforce or a great organization.

Instead I take the lead, Tobias silent at my side, and though he does not touch me, he steadies me.

Leaders face battles. They don’t run away from troubles.

Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.

Guide humbly.Guide happily.Guide hopefully.Guide honorably.

A president must know what it is he does not know, and he should remain calm in pursuit of it, but there is no obligation to be honest about it.

Every effective person must be able to sell and teach, whether in private or to a group in public. This applies equally to skills and talents as it does to products and services.

You can't stop satan from doing his job; his job is to steal, kill and destroy but don't let him stop you from doing your own job; and your job is to bind and lose his stronghold. His job is to destroy you and your job is to destroy him too. Cast him out.

The key function of a leader is, to build more leaders.

Leadership without a following is null and at best loitering

Pride does not only come with great responsibility. It is buy one get one free. Great responsibility will require great resourcefulness.

Leadership was not an act of bravery but rather forbearance and the strength to move forward with humility in the belief of what is righteous

Leadership isn't about winning. It's about bringing people with you to the finish line.

What most new entrepreneurs don’t realize is that before you can lead a business, or a family, or a ministry, or even just another person, you have to be the leader of yourself, first.

True greatness, true leadership, is achieved not by reducing men to one's service but in giving oneself in selfless service to them.

There are two kinds of leaders, cowboys and Shepherds. Cowboys drive and Shepherds lead.

Your mission statement, vision statement, core values, and service standards provide a clear focus for all while keeping your team humble and hungry. It creates that family environment in which your employees enjoy coming to work and dealing with the challenges they face each day.

From the beginning, look, what thou desires to see, it shall be shew thee.

A lion never loses sleep over a sheep's sentiments.

Leadership. Sees the future and knows the past.

You reveal your character by what you do with what you have.

Leaders are not born, but made as a result of hard work

Today this courtyard was filled with great warriors. What is more? But it was not filled with great men who have the heart to rule a kingdom. Any man can kill, Finnikin. It is a stroke, an action with one's hand. But not every man knows how to lead.

The world is full of problems and I bet you the problems will continue to exist but what will make you relevant to the world is when you have answers to the questions the world asks. You can only be useful when you have the answers to the questions of the world. The best way you provide solutions and answers to those challenges is through wisdom.

If a ruler who wants to act honourably is surrounded by unscrupulous men, his downfall is inevitable.

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.

The real character of leaders does not show in fair weathers. When the sun of life begins to go hot, you will see for yourself some leaders are already melting off!

Respect is reverence out of love, Fear is reverence out of hate.Choose Wisely

If I were to vote, I would intentionally vote for the goofiest candidate. It is my theory that when the people can outwit the leader, the more respected their voices will be.

A leader is criticised for whatever he does as all his actions benefit some and adversely affect others. When other people commit the same mistake, they can be forgiven or ignored, but never a leader, for his actions affect a large number of people.

Anger creates distances that shouting increases.

If Captain Jean-Luc Picard asked you to serve him aboard the starship Enterprise, you'd likely be happy to. You would recognise him as a great leader and a good man, and so you wouldn't have any problem following his orders. This is basically the relationship God wants with us - not slaves, not pets, not possessions, we would be co-workers and friends.

When you are stressed and challenged by hardships just smile through it as frowning won’t help in changing the situation

In politics, it often pays to be ahead of the curve. That holds true for corporate governance too, even more so when politics enter the equation.

The road to success begins with knowing what you need to know and why

The key difference between captain and coach? The latter’s opportunities for influence come at moments when play isn't happening,

Every day you should wake up with the excitement in knowing that God’s plans for you are far greater than your dreams for yourself. The best is yet to come!

Leadership’s primary job is to enhance creative capacity by developing collectively effective leadership.