Discover the power of leadership through our collection of inspiring and thought-provoking quotes. Learn from some of the greatest leaders in history and gain insights into the qualities that make a great leader. Use these quotes to empower and motivate yourself, and others, to lead with vision, courage, and compassion.
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan
“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasow
“The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are.” – John C. Maxwell
“The leader has to be practical and a realist yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist.” – Eric H. Hoffer
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.” – Douglas MacArthur
“The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” – Ralph Nader
“A leader is one who keeps hope alive.” – John Haggai
“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.” – Lao Tzu
“A leader is a dealer in hope.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.” – John Wooden
“Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own interests for the good of the team.” – John Wooden
“A leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding the potential in people and processes.” – Brené Brown
“The best leaders are those who can make you feel as though you are capable of conquering the world.” – Jean Piaget
“The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.” – Tony Blair
“A leader is someone who is able to inspire others to reach for the stars and achieve their full potential.” – John C. Maxwell
“The best leaders are those who are able to empathize with others and put themselves in their shoes.” – Oprah Winfrey
“The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis.” – Brian Tracy
“A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” – Rosalynn Carter.
“The best leaders are those who can make the complex simple.” – Simon Sinek
“A leader’s role is to raise people’s aspirations for what they can become and to release their energies so they will try to get there.” – David Owen
“The greatest gift of leadership is a boss who believes in you.” – John C. Maxwell
“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
“A leader’s job is to look into the future and see the organization, not as it is, but as it should be.” – Jack Welch
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek
“Leadership is not just about being in control; it’s about empowering others to reach their full potential.” – Marillyn Hewson.
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” – Warren Bennis
“A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.” – John C. Maxwell
“A true leader has the humility to admit when they’re wrong, and the confidence to make amends and move forward.” – Simon Sinek
“A leader is someone who sets high standards and inspires others to meet them.” – John Wooden
“A great leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the praise.” – John C. Maxwell
“The best leaders are those who are willing to put the needs of their followers ahead of their own.” – Simon Sinek
“A leader is not the one with the most followers, but the one who creates the most leaders.” – John C. Maxwell
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” – Simon Sinek
“Leadership is not about being in control; it’s about empowering others to reach their full potential.” – Marillyn Hewson
“A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves.” – Unknown.
“The greatest leaders are those who understand that leadership is not about being in charge, but about taking care of those in their charge.” – Simon Sinek
“A true leader has the humility to admit their mistakes and the courage to make amends and move forward.” – Simon Sinek
“Leadership is not just about being in control; it’s about empowering others to reach their full potential.” – Marillyn Hewson
“Leadership is not about being the boss; it’s about serving others.” – John C. Maxwell.
“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasow
“A leader is not a title, it’s an action and example.” – Unknown
“A good leader inspires others with confidence in him; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves.” – Unknown
“Leadership is the ability to turn vision into reality.” – Warren Bennis
“A leader is someone who sets high standards and inspires others to meet them.” – John Wooden.
“A true leader has the courage to take responsibility for their actions, and the strength to apologize for their mistakes.” – Unknown
“A leader is someone who has the vision and courage to take people where they haven’t been before.” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter
“Leadership is not just about being in charge; it’s about serving others.” – John C. Maxwell.