Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"The most important quality in a leader is the ability to make tough decisions."Richard Winters
"The measure of a leader is how well his men perform in his absence."Richard Winters
"I never understood why some men were born leaders and others were not until I witnessed Easy Company."Richard Winters
"A leader's true strength is measured by the strength of his men."Richard Winters
"A true warrior does not seek war, but stands ready to defend what he loves."Geronimo
"My enemies feared me, but those who knew me understood that I fought only for what was right."Geronimo
"A true leader puts the needs of his people before his own safety."Geronimo
"A man must be willing to sacrifice everything for his people."Geronimo
"Honor your commitments, even when it costs you."Audie Murphy
"Leadership is earned through sacrifice, not demanded through rank."Audie Murphy
"I am the follower of the Shawnee people, and I will lead them to greatness or perish in the attempt."Tecumseh
"A leader who does not listen to his people is merely a man shouting into the wind."Tecumseh
"A chief who leads his people to unnecessary death is no chief, but a murderer wearing a crown."Tecumseh
"A warrior's greatest victory is not on the battlefield, but in the hearts of his people."Tecumseh
"Your character is your legacy."Alvin York
"The world needs more men of principle and fewer men of ego."Alvin York
"Leadership is earned through example, not demand."Alvin York
"Modesty is the hallmark of a true leader."Alvin York
"To understand your enemy, you must first understand yourself."Sitting Bull
"To lead is to serve, not to command."Sitting Bull
"Leadership is the burden of responsibility carried with grace."Sitting Bull
"A soldier's greatest strength is not the weapon he carries, but the principles he stands for."Colin Powell
"A leader is one who walks ahead and shows the way."Colin Powell
"Being responsible sometimes means making people angry."Colin Powell
"Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them."Colin Powell
"The worst thing for a leader to do is put themselves on a pedestal."Colin Powell
"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you."Colin Powell
"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."Colin Powell
"Have a vision. Be demanding. Have people around you that can execute. Deliver results."Colin Powell
"The most important thing in leadership is not what you say, it's what you do."Colin Powell