Leadership Quotes

Before she was a King, my mother was a peace advocate, a courageous leader, and an accomplished artist.

Honest and earnest criticism from those whose interests are most nearly touched,- criticism of writers by readers, of government by those governed, of leaders by those led, – this is the soul of democracy and the safeguard of modern society

Let the speaker speak truly and the judge decide justly.

Discipline yourself to do the things you need to do when you need to do them, and the day will come when you will be able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them!

How seek the way which leadeth to our wishes? By renouncing our wishes. The crown of excellence is renunciation.

When it comes to standards, as a leader, it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate. When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable.

There is no sin in not liking to play; it’s a mistake for a boy to be there if he doesn’t want to.

A leader is the one who speaks last and acts first.

Cruel leaders are replaced only to have new leaders turn cruel.

If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.