Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.

Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.

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.

Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.

Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.

Anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm.

Anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm.

The great leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the read more

The great leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.

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.

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.

You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.

You cannot be a leader, and ask other people to follow you, unless you know how to follow, too.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will read more

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.