The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.
People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.
Leadership is influence.
Everyone is a leader because everyone influences someone.
Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.
Leadership is developed daily, not in a day.
Leadership is taking responsibility while others are making excuses.
Character makes trust possible, and trust is the foundation of leadership.
Credibility is a leader’s currency. With it, he or she is solvent; without it, he or she is bankrupt.
One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.
Leadership development is a lifetime journey, not a quick trip.
Your attitude determines your actions, and your actions determine your accomplishment.
Earn your leadership every day.
A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward.
Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.
Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.
Leadership is an achievement of trust.
As a leader of people, you have to be a great listener, a great motivator, be very good at praising and bringing out the best in people.
Leadership is a choice, not a position.