Leadership

"Leadership is about making a dent in the universe."

"True leadership seeks progress, not applause."

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge."

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock."

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others."

"The greatest leader is not necessarily one who does the greatest things, but one who gets others to do the greatest things."

"Innovation thrives under clear leadership."

"Conviction without humility becomes arrogance."

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."

"The best leaders lead by example."

"Leadership begins with personal responsibility."

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed."

"Leadership is about leaving things better than you found them."

"The best leaders listen more than they speak."

"Focus and simplicity are powerful leadership tools."

"You must discipline yourself before you can lead others."

"Great leaders challenge the status quo."

"Public sentiment is everything."

"Leadership is about creating an environment where ideas grow."

"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves."

"Strong leaders are not afraid of strong opinions."

"No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent."

"The best leaders simplify complexity."

"Nearly all people can stand adversity, but if you want to test a person’s character, give them power."

"Leadership means standing for something."

"A house divided against itself cannot stand."

"Vision without execution is meaningless."

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves."

"You don’t build a great company by playing it safe."

"Leadership is knowing when to push and when to listen."

"The best teams are built on respect."

"Great leaders think long term."

"Trust is built when leaders care about quality."

"Leadership is about making meaning, not just money."

"Innovation requires focus and discipline."

"The hardest choices often define great leaders."

"People follow leaders who believe deeply in their mission."

"Leadership is about clarity, not control."

"You can’t lead if you’re afraid to fail."

"Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your vision."

"The best leaders are always learning."

"Leadership requires courage to make hard decisions."

"Great ideas come from great collaboration."

"Excellence is not an act. It’s a habit."

"Real leaders take responsibility when things go wrong."

"Innovation is driven by people, not budgets."

"The journey is the reward."

"A lot of times, people don’t know what they want until you show it to them."

"Leadership means setting a clear vision."

"If you really look closely, most overnight successes take a long time."

"Details matter. It’s worth waiting to get it right."

"The best leaders build teams, not just products."

"You have to trust in something bigger than yourself."

"Great leaders care deeply about the details."

"Simple can be harder than complex."

"Quality is more important than quantity."

"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith."

"Innovation comes from people meeting up and sharing ideas."

"Focus is about saying no."

"My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to make them better."

"You don’t hire smart people to tell them what to do."

"Leadership is about inspiring people to do their best work."

"Be a yardstick of quality."

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."

"Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do."

"Great things in business are never done by one person."

"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."