Leadership is not….

…… a starring role. True leadership describes unified action of leaders and followers working together to jointly achieve mutual goals. It is collaborative.

– Gilbert Fairholm

Leadership is …..

……. ultimately about creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen.

– Alan Keith

Outstanding leaders……

……..  go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.

– Sam Walton

Leadership is not ……

….. the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It is a process ordinary people use when they are bringing forth the best from themselves and others. When the leader in everyone is liberated extraordinary things happen.

– James Kouzes & Barry Potter

A leader has….

……. the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.

– Ralph  Nader

“The mark of a great man…..

….. is one who knows when to set aside the important things in order to accomplish the vital ones.”

– Brendon Sanderson

“You are not here merely…..

….. to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”

– Woodrow Wilson