Leadership Quotes
What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.
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"The strongest organization is one where the weakest member is valued."Charles Flint
"The art of leadership is knowing when to lead and when to follow."Charles Flint
"Legacy is not what you leave behind, but what you leave better."Charles Flint
"Leadership is the privilege of bearing the burden so others may bear theirs lighter."Charles Flint
"Commerce is the lifeblood of civilization."Collis P. Huntington
"The best men are those who build empires."Collis P. Huntington
"The greatest monuments are built by great men."Collis P. Huntington
"The measure of a man is his influence on others."Collis P. Huntington
"A man's legacy is measured by what he leaves behind."Collis P. Huntington
"I have always sought to surround myself with capable men."Collis P. Huntington
"I have always sought to inspire others to greatness."Collis P. Huntington
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."Mark Hopkins
"I believe in the working man."Leland Stanford
"The world needs leaders with conscience."Leland Stanford
"A nation is only as strong as its commitment to exploring new horizons."John C. Fremont
"Ambition, when tempered with integrity, becomes a force for good."John C. Fremont
"A leader is one who opens paths for others to follow."John C. Fremont
"The highest form of leadership is inspiring others to exceed their own expectations."John C. Fremont
"A leader's true test comes not in times of prosperity, but in times of challenge."John C. Fremont
"The railroad is the spine of American commerce, and those who build it shape the nation's future."Charles Crocker
"The West rewarded those with vision; it punished those with complacency."Charles Crocker
"The greatest business lesson I learned was that people matter more than profit."Charles Crocker
"A well-laid plan executed with determination will overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable."Charles Crocker
"A leader must balance ambition with humility, or ambition will consume him."Charles Crocker
"A leader must be willing to make unpopular decisions if they serve the greater vision."Charles Crocker
"The man who cannot dream cannot build; the man who cannot build cannot lead."Charles Crocker
"A leader who cannot inspire passion in his followers will never achieve greatness."Charles Crocker
"The man who builds lasting legacy focuses on service, not status."Charles Crocker
"The measure of a man is what he does with his power."Stephen Girard
"A true leader serves those he leads."Stephen Girard