Leadership Quotes

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

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"Leadership is about inspiring others to believe in themselves."
Ralph Lauren
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"I believe in empowering others."
Ralph Lauren
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"The greatest achievement is making others believe in themselves."
Ralph Lauren
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"Style is not about following trends; it's about creating them."
Yves Saint Laurent
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"I've never been interested in following trends; I prefer creating them."
Calvin Klein
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"I believe in the power of evolution, not revolution."
Calvin Klein
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"I believe in the power of a single, clear vision."
Calvin Klein
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"The most important investment you can make is in your people."
Calvin Klein
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"The most powerful force in business is a clear and compelling vision."
Calvin Klein
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"I design clothes for real people. I think of our customers all the time."
Giorgio Armani
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"To lead, you must understand what people truly need."
Giorgio Armani
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"I have built my career on respecting the customer and the craft."
Giorgio Armani
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"Success is not about following trends, it is about setting them."
Giorgio Armani
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"I have devoted my life to understanding what makes people feel confident."
Giorgio Armani
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"A good impresario must be part diplomat, part magician, and part madman."
Sergei Diaghilev
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"I invest in genius, not fashion."
Sergei Diaghilev
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"An impresario shapes the dreams of nations."
Sergei Diaghilev
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"I create opportunities for genius to flourish."
Sergei Diaghilev
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"The most important thing is to have a point of view."
Calvin Klein
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"The market doesn't dictate to me; I dictate to the market."
Calvin Klein
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"Building a brand is about building trust with people."
Ralph Lauren
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"I think leadership is about inspiring others."
Ralph Lauren
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"I think leadership means taking responsibility."
Ralph Lauren
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"I wanted to build an empire on principles."
Ralph Lauren
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"I believe that if you want people to work hard, you must set an example."
Karl Lagerfeld
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"The most important thing is to create your own rules and then follow them with discipline."
Karl Lagerfeld
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"To be successful, you must know who you are and what you believe in."
Giorgio Armani
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"The key to success is to listen more than you speak."
Giorgio Armani
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"Design is a responsibility, not just a craft."
Giorgio Armani
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"A designer must have both vision and humility."
Giorgio Armani