…. a leader lies in the tests he has faced over the whole course of his life and the habit of action he develops in meeting those tests
– Gail Sheehy
Category Archives: Leadership Development
We need…
… not just a new generation of leadership but a new gender of leadership
– Bill Clinton
“Success…
…seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving; they make mistakes but they never quit
– Conrad Hilton
While great….
leaders may be as rare as great runners, great actors, or great painters, everyone has leadership potential, just as everyone has some ability at running, acting, and painting
– Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus
A community….
….. is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.
– Henrik Ibsen
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 Gergen
Growing….
….. other leaders from the ranks isn’t just the duty of the leader, it’s an obligation
– Warren Bennis
Challenge is…..
… the opportunity for greatness. People do their best when there is an opportunity to change how things currently stand. Maintaining the status quo facilitates mediocrity. Those who embrace this practice do not wish to rest on their laurels. They motivate others to exceed their limits and look for innovative ways to improve the organisation.
– J Kouzes & B Posner
A trustworthy leader….
….goes the extra mile to remedy strained relationships, even when it doesn’t appear to be required
– John C Maxwell
An army….
…. of a thousand is easy to find but ah how difficult to find a general
– Chinese Proverb
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