Leadership Quotes

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

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"A soldier's duty is to his king"
Stannis Baratheon
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"Strength doesn't make you a leader. Responsibility does."
Dalinar Kholin
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"Leadership isn't about being the strongest."
Syl
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"The mark of a great leader is not the strength of his army, but the loyalty of his men."
Dalinar Kholin
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"Armies are built on trust."
Stannis Baratheon
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"I am the king of the road."
Anansi
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"We are the pack and I am the alpha"
Jon Snow
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"A good captain leads from the front."
Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson
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"A good officer respects his men."
Captain Carrot Ironfoundersson
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"The realm needs men like you."
Ned Stark
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"These words are accepted."
Dalinar Kholin
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"A leader learns to lose well."
Dalinar Kholin
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"Leadership is the burden of others' lives."
Dalinar Kholin
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"A ruler who fears his own people is doomed."
Tyrion Lannister
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"Hell is a very efficient organization, which is rather disappointing when you think about it."
The Narrator
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"A man can only lead if he understands the weight of command."
Dalinar Kholin
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"The measure of a leader is how they treat those below them."
Dalinar Kholin
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"No king rules alone."
Tyrion Lannister
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"A true leader serves those they lead."
Dalinar Kholin
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"A man can only truly prosper if those around him prosper as well."
Dalinar Kholin
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"A true leader doesn't ask others to do what he won't do himself."
Dalinar Kholin
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"Leadership is not about power, but service."
Dalinar Kholin
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"I do not accept excuses."
Vizzini
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"A man can only lead by example."
Dalinar Kholin
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"A leader serves those beneath him."
Dalinar Kholin
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"Greatness is a heavy burden"
Davos Seaworth
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"That is no kingdom I wish to rule."
Ned Stark
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"I will protect those who cannot protect themselves."
Kaladin Stormblessed
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"The lighteyes have forgotten how to lead."
Kaladin Stormblessed
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"A man without honor is not a man at all."
Stannis Baratheon