Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

C
"A true leader inspires others to be their best selves"
Cedric the Entertainer
C
"Great leaders lift others up as they rise"
Cedric the Entertainer
"Leadership is just caring more about the mission than about getting credit for it."
Paul Reiser
R
"Leadership isn't about having all the answers; it's about asking the right questions."
Ray Romano
D
"I respect people who are committed to something."
David Letterman
B
"Stand up for what you believe in, even when everybody's against you."
Bernie Mac
C
"A true leader uplifts others and makes them believe in themselves."
Cedric the Entertainer
C
"Leadership is the ability to make people want to follow you, not forcing them to."
Craig Ferguson
C
"Leadership is serving others, not being served by them."
Craig Ferguson
"Leadership is the ability to make other people believe your bad ideas are actually good ones."
Garry Shandling
R
"Leadership is about making others feel like they matter."
Ray Romano
"I think we all have the ability to make a difference in someone's life."
Conan O'Brien
D
"Leadership isn't about being the loudest person in the room; it's about listening to everyone else."
David Letterman
C
"Respect is something you earn through your actions and character."
Cedric the Entertainer
"Leadership is making people want to follow you, not forcing them to."
Paul Reiser
"Leadership is being comfortable being uncomfortable."
Paul Reiser
R
"Leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room."
Ray Romano
B
"Leadership means lifting people up, not tearing them down."
Bernie Mac
B
"Leadership is about service, not superiority."
Bernie Mac
C
"A real leader lifts others up while rising"
Cedric the Entertainer
"A true leader inspires others to become their best selves."
Paul Reiser
R
"Leaders serve, they don't command."
Redd Foxx
R
"Leadership is service."
Redd Foxx
T
"I'm not a man of many words, but I am a man of action"
Tony Hancock
T
"Leadership is about listening"
Tony Hancock
T
"Leadership by example is the best kind"
Tony Hancock
T
"Lead with your heart and mind"
Tony Hancock
F
"A good leader listens more than he speaks."
Frankie Howerd
F
"A true leader serves those under him."
Frankie Howerd
C
"Leadership is about lifting others up, not tearing them down."
Cedric the Entertainer