Warren Bennis

Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are read more

Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary.

Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.

Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.

Good leaders make people feel that they're at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that read more

Good leaders make people feel that they're at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning.

Leadership is the wise use of power. Power is the capacity to translate intention into reality and sustain it.

Leadership is the wise use of power. Power is the capacity to translate intention into reality and sustain it.

The manager administers; the leader innovates.

The manager administers; the leader innovates.