Leadership Quotes

"A leader who is loved is often less effective than a leader who is respected."

"A commanding officer must understand that his men are his greatest asset and his greatest responsibility."

"A leader must possess the courage to admit mistakes and the wisdom to learn from them."

"To lead others, one must first learn to lead oneself."

"The measure of a leader is how well he serves those who depend upon him."

"I have always believed that the decision to commit to war is too important to be left solely to military strategists."

"A captain who does not listen to his men is a captain who does not deserve them."

"A leader must be willing to stand alone if necessary."

"Trust is the currency of great leadership."

"A nation's strength is measured not by its weapons, but by the wisdom of its leaders."

"A leader's legacy is measured in the lives he inspires, not the battles he wins."

"A leader must earn respect through actions, not demand it through rank."

"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others."

"A leader leads by example, not by force."

"Never give an order that you would not be willing to carry out yourself."

"The test of leadership is not going along with everybody's ideas of popularity."

"A leader's job is to remove obstacles and let people do their best work."

"A general is only as good as the men under his command."

"The supreme test of leadership is how you handle failure."

"Leadership is the art of imposing one's will on others in such a manner that they will gladly do your bidding."

"The burden of command is the knowledge that your decisions affect the lives of others."

"The obligation to leadership is the obligation to serve."

"In silence, a commander learns more than in a thousand speeches."

"To lead men, you must first master the art of listening."

"The measure of a leader is not his authority, but his responsibility."

"The weight of command grows heavier with wisdom, not with years."

"A commander who serves his men will have their unwavering loyalty."

"Distance in rank should never create distance in understanding."

"The burden of leadership is the burden of choice."

"A leader's greatest gift is knowing the potential in those around him."