Warren Bennis

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.

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.

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

The manager has his eye on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the
horizon.

The manager has his eye on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the
horizon.