Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"Leaders are followers who got tired of waiting."Eric Idle
"A true leader lifts others up while climbing the ladder themselves."Redd Foxx
"Leadership is about lifting people up, not putting them down."Redd Foxx
"The only way to deal with authority is to refuse to acknowledge it."Terry Gilliam
"Leadership is about making others feel capable, not about showing how capable you are"Tony Hancock
"A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way."John Cleese
"Leadership is influence; nothing more, nothing less."John Cleese
"You don't need to follow me. I don't know where I'm going"Monty Python
"Leadership is about having the courage to do what's right"Monty Python
"Leadership means listening more than speaking."Eric Idle
"Leadership by example is more powerful than any directive."Eric Idle
"The world needs more dreamers and fewer bureaucrats."Terry Gilliam
"Television is a collaborative medium, and the best shows come from great teams."Lorne Michaels
"You have to give people permission to be creative."Lorne Michaels
"I believe in giving young talent a chance to prove themselves."Lorne Michaels
"I believe in creating opportunities for people who might not otherwise get them."Lorne Michaels
"The most rewarding part of my career has been developing talent."Lorne Michaels
"I believe in the importance of mentoring the next generation."Lorne Michaels
"I've learned that the most successful shows are the ones with the strongest teams."Lorne Michaels
"I believe in creating a culture where people feel safe to take risks."Lorne Michaels
"I believe in giving artists the freedom to explore their vision."Lorne Michaels
"Leadership is often about knowing when to stay quiet"John Cleese
"Leadership is about being trustworthy more than being right"John Cleese
"Leadership is knowing when to laugh and when to let others laugh at you."Monty Python
"Leadership is not about telling people what to do; it's about inspiring them to become more."Terry Gilliam
"The great tradition of parliamentary procedure will be maintained in this House."Peter Sellers
"Character is built not in moments of triumph, but in moments of choice."Peter Sellers
"There's no such thing as an impossible task, just impossible people."Spike Milligan
"I think the best leaders listen more than they talk."Jim Henson
"I've always believed in leading by example."Jim Henson