Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

"Leadership is about making everyone around you better."
Jimmy Kimmel
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"Leadership is about listening more than it is about speaking."
Trevor Noah
"A good leader listens more than they speak."
Conan O'Brien
"A good leader is someone who follows their own advice."
Garry Shandling
J
"You earn respect by being honest and following through."
Jay Leno
J
"Leadership means taking responsibility for your choices."
Jay Leno
J
"Your reputation is built on consistency and character."
Jay Leno
J
"Your legacy is built through small, daily choices."
Jay Leno
"Leadership is listening more than talking."
Jimmy Kimmel
"Leadership is knowing when to listen and when to ignore everyone because they're all insane."
John Oliver
J
"A good leader listens more than they talk."
Jay Leno
"Good leaders listen more than they talk."
Paul Reiser
"Leadership is about service, not status."
Paul Reiser
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"Stupid people surround themselves with smart people. Smart people surround themselves with smart people who disagree with them."
David Letterman
D
"A good leader listens more than they speak."
David Letterman
"I think the best leaders are the ones who listen more than they talk."
Conan O'Brien
"Leadership is knowing when to lead and when to let someone else take the blame."
Jimmy Kimmel
"Leadership is just responsibility with better lighting."
John Oliver
C
"Life is like a dog sled team. If you're not the lead dog, the scenery never changes."
Craig Ferguson
C
"The best leadership comes from understanding people's fears."
Craig Ferguson
C
"The best version of yourself is the one who helps others become their best."
Craig Ferguson
"Leadership is about making people want to follow you, not forcing them to."
Paul Reiser
"Leadership is about making others better than they were."
Conan O'Brien
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"Leadership is about inspiring others."
Ray Romano
R
"Leaders serve their people."
Ray Romano
"The most important thing is the mission, not the person doing it."
Garry Shandling
"Leadership is about making others better, not making yourself look good."
Garry Shandling
C
"Good leaders make people feel safe and capable."
Craig Ferguson
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"I want to leave a legacy."
Bernie Mac
"A good leader listens more than they talk."
Conan O'Brien