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A true leader always keeps an element of surprise up his sleeve, which others cannot grasp but which keeps his read more
A true leader always keeps an element of surprise up his sleeve, which others cannot grasp but which keeps his public excited and breathless.
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.
A big part of leadership is just being comfortable with the fact that some decisions really are only yours.
A big part of leadership is just being comfortable with the fact that some decisions really are only yours.
Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.
Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.
The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and will to read more
The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and will to carry on.
The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned read more
The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.
Whether a man is burdened by power or enjoys power; whether he is trapped by responsibility or made free by read more
Whether a man is burdened by power or enjoys power; whether he is trapped by responsibility or made free by it; whether he is moved by other people and outer forces or moves them -- this is of the essence of leadership.
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
No person can be a great leader unless he takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him.
No person can be a great leader unless he takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him.
