That’s all…

… a man can hope for during his lifetime—to set an example—and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history

– William McKinley

The leader who…

… exercises power with honour will work from the inside out, starting with himself.

– Blaine Lee

Leaders make…

…. things possible. Exceptional leaders make them inevitable.

– Lance Morrow

The secret of…

… all change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new

– Socrates

Charisma…

… becomes the undoing of leaders. It makes them inflexible, convinced of their own infallibility, unable to change.

– Peter F Drucker

There is always…

… much to be said for not attempting more than you can do and for making a certainty of what you try. But this principle, like many others in life has it exceptions.

– Winston Churchill

If I am…

…not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?

– Rabbi Hillel

One day…

…. Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I don’t know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, it doesn’t matter.

– Lewis Carroll

Yes, there are times….

…. when the gold medal only goes to the winner. But not in the race of life, where the winners are those who are superior not to others but to their former selves.

– Robert Cooper

 

True leadership…

… strengthens the followers. It is a process of teaching, setting an example, and empowering others. If you seek to lead, your ability will ultimately be measured in the successes of those around you.

– David Niven