Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

"True leadership inspires others to believe in themselves."
Dick Van Dyke
"A true leader lifts others as they rise."
Dick Van Dyke
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"True leadership is about lifting others up, not standing above them."
Carl Reiner
"Leadership means going first with enthusiasm"
John Belushi
"Leadership is permission to be yourself"
John Belushi
G
"Leadership means lifting others up, not pushing them down."
George Lopez
G
"Great leaders don't command - they inspire."
George Lopez
"Leadership is about inspiring others to be their best selves."
Steve Martin
D
"Leadership is about lifting others up, not putting them down."
Dan Aykroyd
"Leadership is about lifting others up, not standing above them."
Dick Van Dyke
"I never hesitate to promote someone I don't like."
Johnny Carson
"There is a difference between being liked and being respected."
Johnny Carson
"I've always tried to be fair but firm with people."
Johnny Carson
G
"Leadership is about lifting others up, not putting them down."
George Lopez
"The key to success is not to follow trends, but to create them."
Mel Brooks
"Leadership is not about being in charge, it's about taking care of those you lead."
Steve Martin
"Leadership is not about being the loudest voice; it's about listening."
Dick Van Dyke
C
"Leadership is about inspiring others to become their best selves."
Carl Reiner
C
"Leadership means serving those you lead."
Carl Reiner
"Leadership means making people laugh while getting things done."
Don Rickles
"Great leaders make people want to follow them."
Don Rickles
"I think the world is divided into people who do things and people who talk about things."
Steve Martin
C
"A good leader listens to others."
Carol Burnett
C
"Lead with integrity."
Carol Burnett
C
"Lead by example."
Carol Burnett
"Leadership is the ability to inspire people to follow you, not because they have to, but because they want to."
Johnny Carson
"Leadership is about inspiring others to become the best versions of themselves."
Mel Brooks
"A good leader listens more than they speak."
Mel Brooks
C
"Leadership is about making others feel capable, not superior"
Carl Reiner
C
"Leadership means being the first to do what you ask of others"
Carl Reiner