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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"You're the police chief, do something."
Martin Brody
M
"I lead by example, not by orders."
Martin Brody
M
"A leader takes responsibility for their failures."
Martin Brody
M
"You can't lead from behind."
Martin Brody
C
"A soldier is only as good as the team around him."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"A leader is only as good as his word."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
A
"My name is Axel Foley. I'm a detective with the Detroit Police Department."
Axel Foley
A
"Lead by example, not by force."
Axel Foley
A
"Leadership is about inspiring, not commanding."
Axel Foley
J
"A true leader protects those who can't protect themselves."
John McClane
J
"Leaders inspire by example, not by orders."
John McClane
T
"I am the master of this realm."
The Shark
H
"I am not a monster. I am a professional."
Hans Gruber
H
"A leader must be willing to make the difficult choice."
Hans Gruber
H
"A man without a plan is a man doomed to failure."
Hans Gruber
H
"A man of principle is a man of power."
Hans Gruber
Q
"Leadership means making the hard choices others won't."
Quint
Q
"Leadership isn't about being liked, it's about being trusted."
Quint
T
"I am the Queen. Everything in this hive exists because of me."
The Alien Queen
T
"A true leader does not ask for loyalty—she commands it."
The Alien Queen
T
"To rule is to accept the burden of vision."
The Alien Queen
C
"The real victory is protecting those who can't protect themselves."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
C
"A true leader leads by example."
Corporal Dwayne Hicks
M
"Keep the beaches closed until we know what we're dealing with."
Martin Brody
M
"I've made mistakes as chief, but this isn't one of them."
Martin Brody
M
"The worst part isn't the fear. It's the responsibility."
Martin Brody
A
"A real man takes responsibility for his actions."
Axel Foley
A
"Leadership is about making the hard calls nobody else wants to make."
Axel Foley
T
"I am the alpha in a world of alphas."
The Shark
T
"The deep knows me as king."
The Shark