Leadership Quotes

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

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"Build a legacy, not just a business."
Soichiro Honda
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"A true leader lifts others as they climb."
Soichiro Honda
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"Leadership is the burden of seeing others' potential."
Shoji Shima
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"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
Robin Li
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"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence."
Robin Li
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"Leadership is about service, not power."
Robin Li
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"Vision without execution is just hallucination."
Masayoshi Son
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"The person who can see tomorrow before everyone else is the one who will change the world."
Masayoshi Son
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"Great companies are built by great people. Invest in people first."
Masayoshi Son
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"I invest in people who have fire in their eyes and hunger in their hearts."
Masayoshi Son
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"If you can't articulate your vision in one sentence, you don't have a vision."
Masayoshi Son
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"I don't hire for experience. I hire for potential and character."
Masayoshi Son
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"If you want to lead, you must be willing to make unpopular decisions."
Masayoshi Son
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"A leader's role is to inspire people to believe they can change the world."
Hiroshi Mikitani
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"Leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room; it's about lifting others up."
Hiroshi Mikitani
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"A leader who listens is stronger than one who only commands."
Hiroshi Mikitani
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"A true leader serves others first."
Pony Ma
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"Leadership is influence, not authority."
Pony Ma
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"Leadership is about serving others."
Zhang Yin
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"Leaders inspire through example."
Zhang Yin
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"In business, trust is the most valuable currency you can earn."
Huateng Ma
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"The best leaders listen more than they speak."
Huateng Ma
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"Leadership is earned through consistent integrity."
Huateng Ma
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"Forget about your competitors, just focus on serving your customers better than anyone else."
Jack Ma
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"Pay your employees well and they will deliver great service."
Jack Ma
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"All leaders need to work with their hearts and their brains."
Jack Ma
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"A leader should never forget that he is servant first."
Jack Ma
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"A leader is someone who sees things before they see themselves."
Jack Ma
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"Your employees are your greatest asset."
Jack Ma
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"Every company needs a leader with a heart."
Jack Ma