Quotes about leader
leader nimble shepherds
As a leader... I have always endeavored to listen to what each and every person in a discussion had to say before venturing my own opinion. Oftentimes, my own opinion will simply represent a consensus of what I heard in the discussion. I always remember the axiom; a leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind. Nelson Mandela
leader way looks
I say to all those leaders: Do not look the other way, do not hesitate ... It is within your power to prevent a genocide. Nelson Mandela
leader want listen-to-me
If I am your leader, you have to listen to me & if you don’t want to listen to me, then drop me as your leader Nelson Mandela
leadership appreciate victory
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front. Nelson Mandela
leaders-of-tomorrow youth-of-today leader
The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. Nelson Mandela
leader hiv spheres
Leaders in all spheres who are living with HIV should be encouraged, not coerced, to lead by example and disclose their HIV status. Nelson Mandela
leadership moving people
There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way. Nelson Mandela
leadership book long
Be a life long student, read as many books as possible. Nelson Mandela
leadership inspiration matter
Appearances matter — and remember to smile. Nelson Mandela
leadership mistake politics
Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake. Nelson Mandela
leadership differences generosity
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. Nelson Mandela
leadership mistake done
I like a leader who can, while pointing out a mistake, bring up the good things the other person has done. If you do that, then the person sees that you have a complete picture of him. There is nobody more dangerous than one who has been humiliated, even when you humiliate him rightly. Nelson Mandela
leadership ideas knowing
A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. Nelson Mandela
leadership travel crazy
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela
leadership sports new-york
Searching for funds to continue my skating career when I was 17, I called the Women's Sports Foundation in New York. The intern who answered the phone suggested that I might be a great candidate for the Travel and Training fund, and she sent me an application form. I applied for a grant. With the funds I was awarded, I bought a new pair of skates and a plane ticket to the 1988 National Championships, where I achieved my highest national finish. Four years later, I won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games. Kristi Yamaguchi
leadership sports winning
The greatest leader in the world could never win a campaign unless he understood the men he had to lead. Omar N. Bradley
leadership weapons intangible
Leadership is intangible, and therefore no weapon ever designed can replace it. Omar N. Bradley
leadership greatness effectiveness
The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness. Omar N. Bradley
leadership people building
I don't yell at people, I don't mistreat people. I don't talk down to people, so no one else in this building, in this vicinity, has the right to do it. Oprah Winfrey
leadership needs knows
All you need to do is know who you are. Oprah Winfrey
leadership who-you-are
How you spend your time defines who you are. Oprah Winfrey
leadership inspiration ideas
I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I've become. If I had, I'd have done it a lot earlier. Oprah Winfrey
leadership persistence views
Persistence in a single view has never been regarded as a merit in political leaders. Marcus Tullius Cicero
leadership character past
The man who commands efficiently must have obeyed others in the past, and the man who obeys dutifully is worthy of someday being a commander. Marcus Tullius Cicero
leader principles should
The leaders should all relate to this principle: the governed must be as happy as possible. Marcus Tullius Cicero
leadership philosophy leader
O philosophy, you leader of life. Marcus Tullius Cicero
leader quality followers
It is easier to recognize the quality of leadership in the behavior of their followers than it is in the behavior of the leader. Kevin Lowe
leadership standards
The nicest thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from. Ken Olsen
leadership talking issues
The fact is five months ago this was an issue that people weren't really talking that much about. Because of the president's leadership, because he's brought it to people's attention, it's now a top issue. Ken Mehlman
leader want achieve
A leader is someone who knows what they want to achieve and can communicate that. Margaret Thatcher
leadership powerful crowds
Don't follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you. Margaret Thatcher
leadership consensus negation
Consensus is the negation of leadership. Margaret Thatcher
leadership encouraging strong-women
If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing. Margaret Thatcher