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 must be willing to do the hard thing."
The Hound
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"Leadership means making hard choices for the greater good."
Walter White Jr.
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"A true leader lifts others up."
Walter White Jr.
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"I'm a one-woman corporation. I run a tight ship."
Samantha Jones
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"A man who cannot overcome his own weaknesses will never command others."
Mr. Darcy
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"Leadership is not about being loved; it's about being obeyed."
Theon Greyjoy
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"A true leader admits his mistakes."
Theon Greyjoy
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"I have very high standards, and I expect everyone to meet them."
Donna Meagle
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"I have built my career on trust and reliability."
Donna Meagle
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"Respect is earned, not given."
Donna Meagle
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"I have built my life on principles and integrity."
Donna Meagle
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"I believe in the power of a firm handshake."
Donna Meagle
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"I like being the boss of my own life."
Samantha Jones
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"I've never been a follower. I'm a trendsetter."
Samantha Jones
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"I'm ambitious, I'm driven, and I don't apologize for it."
Miranda Hobbes
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"I believe in using your voice."
Miranda Hobbes
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"Leadership is when people do what you want and it's terrible."
April Ludgate
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"The world needs more confident women."
Samantha Jones
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"You need to calm down and listen to what I'm saying. I know what I'm doing."
Donna Meagle
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"Leadership isn't about being liked. It's about being feared."
Donna Meagle
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"I don't do advice. I do solutions."
Donna Meagle
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"I delegate because my time is too valuable, not because I trust people."
Donna Meagle
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"Compromise is a four-letter word, and so is most of what I say."
Donna Meagle
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"I don't ask for respect. I demand it through results."
Donna Meagle
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"Everything is negotiable except my standards."
Donna Meagle
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"Leadership is about making the tough calls."
Big
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"Leadership is about inspiring others to be great."
Andy Bernard
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"I'm going to be the leader I was meant to be."
Andy Bernard
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"I'm committed to making a difference."
Jerry Gergich
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"Leadership is about serving others."
Jerry Gergich