Warren Bennis

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

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 has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range
perspective.

The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range
perspective.

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.

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

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