Leadership Quotes

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

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"The key to solving any big problem is breaking it down into smaller, manageable problems."
Bill Gates
"The key to good management is knowing your people and what motivates them."
Bill Gates
"The best leaders are those who listen more than they talk."
Bill Gates
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"Leadership is the ability to see what others cannot and guide them toward that vision."
Paul Allen
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"The best leaders inspire others to lead themselves."
Paul Allen
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"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence."
Sheryl Sandberg
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"Take ownership of your career and don't wait for permission."
Sheryl Sandberg
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"Sponsorship is more powerful than mentorship."
Sheryl Sandberg
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"Lead with empathy and emotional intelligence."
Sheryl Sandberg
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"Be intentional about the culture you create around you."
Sheryl Sandberg
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"Lead with kindness and watch how things transform."
Sheryl Sandberg
"This is a moment in history where what we do is going to affect the rest of human civilization."
Mark Zuckerberg
"The key to our success is that we've always put our community first."
Mark Zuckerberg
"We have a responsibility to use our platform to make positive change."
Mark Zuckerberg
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"Leadership is about making decisions that others might not have the courage to make."
Safra Catz
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"The role of a leader is to bring out the best in others."
Safra Catz
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"Great leaders develop other leaders."
Safra Catz
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"You manage by walking around and listening."
Safra Catz
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"Leadership is shown in how you treat people when no one is watching."
Safra Catz
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"Communication is the currency of leadership."
Safra Catz
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"A leader's job is to make the organization smarter."
Safra Catz
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"You lead by example, not by words."
Safra Catz
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"Good leaders create more leaders."
Safra Catz
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"Your team is a reflection of your leadership."
Safra Catz
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"You cannot delegate accountability."
Safra Catz
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"People leave managers, not companies."
Safra Catz
"You don't have to be the smartest person in the room; you just have to surround yourself with smart people and listen."
Larry Ellison
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower, but execution determines who survives."
Larry Ellison
"Leadership is about making decisions that benefit the many, not the few."
Larry Ellison
"Leadership is influence; influence requires trust."
Larry Ellison