Quotes for leaders
A good leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. – Rosalynn Carter
The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. – Ralph Nader
Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge. – Simon Sinek
Leadership is not about being the best. It is about making everyone else better. – Unknown
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 greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. They are the ones that get the people to do the greatest things. – Ronald Reagan
Great leaders are willing to sacrifice their own comfort for the greater good. – John C. Maxwell
True leadership lies in guiding others to success, even if that means going beyond the traditional rules. – Bill Byrd
Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. – Sheryl Sandberg
You don’t lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case. – Ken Kesey
Leadership is not about being in control. It is about creating conditions for others to succeed. – Unknown
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. – John C. Maxwell
Quotes for leaders part 2
The strength of a leader is not in their title, but in their ability to empower others. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being powerful. It is about empowering others. – Unknown
A leader is someone who sees the potential in people and helps them develop it. – Unknown
The best leaders are the ones who inspire and motivate their team to achieve greatness. – Unknown
Leadership is about unlocking the potential of others and helping them realize their dreams. – Unknown
Great leaders are not defined by how tall they stand, but by how often they bend down to help others rise. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being popular. It is about making tough decisions for the greater good. – Unknown
A good leader listens, learns, and leads with empathy. – Unknown
Leadership is about creating a vision and inspiring others to join you on the journey. – Unknown
Don’t be a boss, be a leader. People follow leaders out of respect, not obligation. – Unknown
A leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way. – John C. Maxwell
Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about inspiring others to be their best selves. – Unknown
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because they want to do it. – Dwight D. Eisenhower
True leaders don’t create followers. They create more leaders. – Tom Peters
Leadership is not about being right. It is about doing what is right. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room. It is about being the most attentive listener. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being perfect. It is about admitting mistakes and learning from them. – Unknown
A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, but to enable others to do the work. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being the best. It is about bringing out the best in others. – Unknown
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. – Warren Bennis
Leadership is not just about giving orders. It is about taking responsibility. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being fearless. It is about acting in spite of your fears. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being liked. It is about being respected. – Unknown
No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it. – Andrew Carnegie
Leadership is not about being a hero. It is about being a guide. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room. It is about being the person who knows how to bring out the best in others. – Unknown
A leader’s most important job is to create a culture where people can thrive and grow. – Unknown
True leaders lead by example, not by authority. – Unknown
Leadership is about making others feel valued and appreciated. – Unknown
The role of a leader is not to control, but to enable. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being the center of attention. It is about shining the light on others. – Unknown
A true leader sees the potential in others even when they can’t see it in themselves. – Unknown
Leadership is not about being popular. It is about doing what is best for the team. – Unknown