Leadership Quotes

What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.

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"A leader is someone people follow because they're too tired to lead themselves."
Norm Peterson
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"Leaders are people I avoid whenever possible."
Norm Peterson
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"I don't follow trends; I set them, then abandon them when they become popular."
Lilith Sternin
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"Mediocre people make mediocre choices; I'm neither."
Lilith Sternin
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"Leadership isn't about being liked; it's about being respected."
Lilith Sternin
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"Leadership is a joke when you can't even lead yourself."
Rickety Cricket
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"A true leader listens as much as they speak."
Diane Chambers
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"Leadership is about service, not status."
Diane Chambers
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"A leader is someone who isn't afraid to correct others constantly."
Cliff Clavin
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"Leadership requires the kind of confidence I possess in abundance."
Cliff Clavin
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"Leadership isn't about telling people what to do - it's about showing them the way."
Sam Malone
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"You gotta respect the game."
Frank Reynolds
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"You're either with me or against me."
Frank Reynolds
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"Leadership is knowing when to tell people what to do and when to get out of their way."
Carla Tortelli
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"Leadership is taking credit and avoiding blame."
Carla Tortelli
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"Leadership is buying the first round."
Norm Peterson
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"Leadership is knowing when to shut up and pour."
Norm Peterson
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"Leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room."
Dee Reynolds
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"A true leader knows when to quit."
Rickety Cricket
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"Leadership is a burden, not a privilege."
Rickety Cricket
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"Stop being such idiots and listen to me for once."
Sweet Dee
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"Leadership is about making the tough calls."
Cliff Clavin
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"A good leader listens to his people."
Cliff Clavin
C
"Leadership is about following."
Charlie Kelly
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"A leader leads."
Charlie Kelly
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"Leadership is about making people want to follow you, not forcing them."
Sam Malone
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"A leader listens before they speak."
Sam Malone
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"The problem with leadership is everyone wants to be in charge."
Frank Reynolds
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"I'm a natural leader because I don't care what people think."
Frank Reynolds
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"You're going to be right back here, begging Dennis for help."
Dennis Reynolds