Quotes about Leadership

“Education is the mother of leadership.”

“But the fact is that the vast majority of Republicans support the Sinn Fein leadership.”

“There is no greater name for a leader than mother or father. There is no leadership more important than parenthood.”

“What we heard today was not fiscal leadership from our Commander-in-Chief, what we heard today was a political broadside from our Campaigner-in-Chief.”

“The cautious seldom err.”

“Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military.”

“Leadership in telecommunications is also essential, since we are now in the age of e-commerce.”

“Many citizens see all the leadership of these large institutions together in a conspiracy against them rather than in any adversary relationship with each other.”

“The secret to understanding me is, I'm not trying to be anybody other than who I actually am. People want candid, refreshing leadership. And I've always tried to go with solutions. You know, I've always tried to say, here's how we get our economy growing, here's why we get our debt under control. That's what Mitt Romney is offering.”

“Few things kill likeability as quickly as arrogance. Likable leaders don't act as though they're better than you because they don't think that they're better than you. Rather than being a source of prestige, they see their leadership position as bringing them additional accountability for serving those who follow them.”

“In politics, as in business, leadership is crucial.”

“When I was growing up, we were taught in school that North Koreans, and especially the North Korean leadership, were all devils.”

“Women are problem solvers, and often we don't get much credit for that because the typical image of a leader is someone who's loud, obnoxious, chest-pounding. That's not my vision of what true leadership is; true leaders are the ones who work with great commitment to get something done.”

“Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.”

“I want to see a player on the football field. I want to see what kind of teammate they are, what kind of leadership qualities they have. I want to see how aggressive they are, how much fun they have playing the game.”

“Some people feel, you make your case, if they listen to you, fine, if they don't, that's it. That's not what leadership is. Leadership is trying to continue to make a case.”

“Shouldn't Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as their whip, the number two man in their leadership?”

“Followship is just as important as leadership. It's very important that you'll know if you're a great leader because you will have awesome followship. And the people behind you will take that burden of responsibility.”

“Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.”

“I made a commitment... both to myself and to some supporters to carefully consider a run for the Liberal leadership for the Liberal Party of Canada.”

“If Ralph Nader runs, President Bush is going to be re-elected, and if Ralph Nader doesn't run, President Bush is going to be re-elected. We're going to run on the president's strong and principled leadership and his positive agenda for a second term.”