Leadership Quote

In the endeavor to develop an effective leadership style, many people like to find and memorize an inspiring leadership quote from a past or present leader whom they admire.  There have been many great leaders throughout history, and finding one whose leadership skills you would like to emulate can help you focus your attention on the task of learning and refining your own leadership skills.  Recalling a leadership quote that you find especially inspiring can be a great way to remind yourself of your goals, and help you in your quest to achieve them.   

 

 

 

Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States, was considered one of the great leaders of his time, and arguably of all time.  With an approach to leadership that was geared toward respect for all human beings and the belief that all people are capable of having courage and compassion, Eisenhower was able to accomplish many things in his lifetime, as well as help many others accomplish many memorable deeds.  One of Eisenhower’s most memorable leadership quotes is: “You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership.”

 

Some other memorable leadership quotes by great leaders throughout history are:

 

Leadership Quote – James Callaghan

“A leader must have the courage to act against an expert’s advice.”

 

Leadership Quote – Ralph Nader

“ I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.”

 

Leadership Quote – Walter Lippman

“The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on.”

 

Think of the leader or leaders that you most admire, and find a memorable leadership quote to keep with you when you want to remind yourself how important your goals are.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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