Leadership Quotes

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

30104 quotes

"Leadership is about making the hard choices."
Tom Waits
"Leadership is about lifting others up, not tearing them down."
Shania Twain
"Leadership is responsibility, not privilege."
Shania Twain
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"Leadership means serving others."
Emmylou Harris
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"Leaders serve first."
Emmylou Harris
"Stand up for what you believe in."
Merle Haggard
"Your character is your reputation."
Merle Haggard
"Leadership is earned through respect."
Merle Haggard
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"You have to earn respect."
Loretta Lynn
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"A good leader listens."
Loretta Lynn
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"Lead by example."
Loretta Lynn
"Leadership is about lifting others as you rise."
Carole King
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"Leadership is about lifting others up, not tearing them down."
Reba McEntire
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"A good leader listens more than they speak."
Reba McEntire
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"Leadership is about lifting others up and showing them their potential."
Emmylou Harris
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"Leadership by example is the most powerful form of influence."
Emmylou Harris
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"I respect a man who speaks his mind plainly"
Waylon Jennings
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"Leadership is showing people the way by example"
Waylon Jennings
"A true leader lifts others up rather than standing alone."
Garth Brooks
"You've got to earn respect; it's not given to you."
Merle Haggard
"A true leader inspires others."
Patsy Cline
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"I raised my children to think for themselves, not follow the crowd."
Loretta Lynn
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"The music industry tried to change me, but I changed the music industry instead."
Loretta Lynn
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"I never wanted to be a backup singer. I wanted to be the one in charge of my destiny."
Reba McEntire
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"I think success is about surrounding yourself with the right people."
Reba McEntire
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"I've learned that you have to earn respect, not demand it."
Reba McEntire
R
"I believe that you have to earn trust through your actions, not your words."
Reba McEntire
R
"I've learned that you have to be intentional about the life you want to live."
Reba McEntire
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"Leaders guide with purpose"
Hank Williams
"Leadership isn't about being in charge, it's about taking care of people."
Garth Brooks