Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"Progressive employers understand that workers must be developed, not merely commanded."Frederick W. Taylor
"Good management begins with understanding human nature."Frederick W. Taylor
"The manager who listens to his workers will succeed."Frederick W. Taylor
"The true test of civilization is the strength and wisdom of its leaders."Frederick W. Taylor
"A leader must be a student of human nature."Frederick W. Taylor
"The future of industry rests on the principles of scientific management."Frederick W. Taylor
"The measure of a manager is not the output but the development of his people."Frederick W. Taylor
"Good management is a science that can be learned and applied."Frederick W. Taylor
"Good management requires both heart and mind."Frederick W. Taylor
"A leader's greatest power is his ability to inspire confidence."Frederick W. Taylor
"The future will be shaped by those who master the science of organization."Frederick W. Taylor
"The leader who respects his people will be respected in return."Frederick W. Taylor
"Leadership is the burden of making decisions that benefit the many, not the few."Solomon Loeb
"A leader is measured not by his profits, but by the lives he improves."George M. Pullman
"To achieve great things, surround yourself with people who believe in better."George M. Pullman
"Teaching is not filling empty vessels; it is awakening sleeping giants."William H. McCallum
"A good teacher removes obstacles; a great teacher removes doubts."William H. McCallum
"A teacher's greatest gift is teaching students how to teach themselves."William H. McCallum
"Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration."Elbert Gary
"A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way."Elbert Gary
"The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the things he treasures so he can pursue a greater treasure."Elbert Gary
"In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action."Elbert Gary
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."Whiting Williams
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."Whiting Williams
"A true leader serves others."Whiting Williams
"I have always believed that the way to build a strong nation is through the development of its people."George M. Pullman
"Men work best when they feel valued and secure."George M. Pullman
"The test of a leader is not in good times, but in how he handles adversity."George M. Pullman
"The worker's duty is to do what he is told to do, quickly and efficiently."Frederick W. Taylor
"The most important act of management is to define the work."Frederick W. Taylor