The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will read more

The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on. -Walter Lippmann.

If you shoot at a king you must kill him.

If you shoot at a king you must kill him.

Nothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead read more

Nothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself.

The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly read more

The very essence of leadership is [that] you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

Blessed is the leader who seeks the best for those he serves. -Unknown.

Blessed is the leader who seeks the best for those he serves. -Unknown.

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.

A chief is a man who assumes responsibility. He says, 'I was beaten'; he does not say 'My men were read more

A chief is a man who assumes responsibility. He says, 'I was beaten'; he does not say 'My men were beaten.'.

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat.

Sunwands turn rain droplets
into blackberry drupelets
as enkindled okra seeds
acknowledge heliocracy.

Sunwands turn rain droplets
into blackberry drupelets
as enkindled okra seeds
acknowledge heliocracy.