Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

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"My vision extends beyond the petty concerns of lesser men."
Auric Goldfinger
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"A real leader protects those who can't protect themselves."
Newt
N
"Leadership means putting others first."
Newt
H
"Communication is key—whether in negotiation or in domination."
Hans Gruber
H
"A leader doesn't ask his men to do what he won't do himself."
Hans Gruber
H
"Leadership means taking responsibility for every decision."
Hans Gruber
J
"A true professional never lets emotion cloud judgment."
James Bond
J
"A leader knows when to follow."
James Bond
T
"I do not negotiate. I dominate."
The Alien Queen
T
"I will lead my kind to untold heights."
The Alien Queen
T
"I demand respect through force, not words."
The Alien Queen
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"I build my empire on the ruins of lesser men's dreams."
Dr. No
D
"The masses are tools to be wielded by those with vision."
Dr. No
D
"A man must know when to listen and when to command."
Dr. No
D
"The world is divided into those who rule and those who serve."
Dr. No
C
"The best plan is the one where everyone makes it home."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"Sometimes you have to be the voice of reason when everyone else is panicking."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"A good leader never asks his people to do something he wouldn't do himself."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"Leadership means making the hard choices so others don't have to."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
J
"Leadership means making the hard choices."
John McClane
J
"Leadership is service."
John McClane
A
"A good leader listens to everyone."
Axel Foley
A
"Leadership is about lifting others up."
Axel Foley
J
"Leadership means making the hard choices alone."
James Bond
J
"A true leader inspires through example."
James Bond
H
"A true leader never asks his men to do what he would not do himself."
Hans Gruber
T
"This hive is my empire, and I shall expand it."
The Alien Queen
T
"I am the source of all life here. All bow before me."
The Alien Queen
T
"Leadership is not taught; it is instinctive."
The Alien Queen
M
"I'll do whatever it takes to protect this town."
Martin Brody