Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"A man of influence must choose: will he use it for himself or for others?"William Rockefeller
"The pursuit of dominance in business is the pursuit of a narrow and brief victory."William Rockefeller
"Those who understand that business affects people understand true responsibility."William Rockefeller
"In business, as in life, integrity is the most valuable asset."Jacob Schiff
"A leader must understand the people he serves before he can serve them well."Jacob Schiff
"The art of leadership is knowing when to lead and when to listen."Jacob Schiff
"Leadership is service; never forget this truth."Jacob Schiff
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."Abraham Kuhn
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."Abraham Kuhn
"Leaders are not born, they are made."Abraham Kuhn
"Banking is not merely about numbers; it is about trust and character."August Belmont Sr.
"The duty of the wealthy is to be worthy of their wealth."August Belmont Sr.
"A nation's strength is measured by the integrity of its bankers."August Belmont Sr.
"To inspire is to influence; to influence is to lead."August Belmont Sr.
"A business must serve the public good, or it serves no good at all."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"I believe that enterprise should enrich not just the merchant, but society itself."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"A business is only as strong as the people who lead it."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"The greatest legacy is not what you leave behind in money, but in influence."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"The successful enterprise is one that sees profit and purpose as partners."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"I believe that enterprise should be guided by both ambition and altruism."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"I have learned that influence is more valuable than power."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"The successful man knows that his success is built on the foundation of others' success."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"I believe that a man's legacy is written not in ink, but in impact."Thomas Fortune Ryan
"Leadership is service to others."Solomon Loeb
"A leader serves those who follow."Solomon Loeb
"Influence extends where money cannot reach."Otto Kahn
"Intelligence without compassion creates tyrants, not leaders."Otto Kahn
"The essence of leadership is making others believe they can achieve."Otto Kahn
"The truly powerful person is one who lifts others to their level."Otto Kahn
"Leadership is about lifting others up."Julius Rosenthal