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  • True leadership is moral authority, not formal authority. Leadership is a choice, not a position. The choice is to follow universal timeless principles, which will build trust and respect from the entire organization. Those with formal authority alone will lose this trust and respect.

    Source: www.washingtonpost.com
  • The exercise of true leadership is inversely proportional to the exercise of power.

    Stephen R. Covey (2013). “The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness”, p.301, Simon and Schuster
  • When I give a minister an order, I leave it to him to find the means to carry it out.

    Leadership   Mean   Order  
  • True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.

  • Leaders who fail to appreciate this fundamental precept of accountability must also fail to muster the profound commitment true leadership demands.

  • We need people to be taught that they possess a hidden leader on the inside, and to reconnect to that leader, they must reconnect to the Creator who placed that leadership potential in them. They must be reconnected to God, and this is why we should come back to God not really to go to heaven, but to rediscover our true leadership dominion mandate, and then serve that to the world.

    People   Leader   Heaven  
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  • A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

  • Leaders aren't born they are made.

  • The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.

    Colin L. Powell (1995). “My American Journey”, Random House Incorporated
  • 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 (2007). “Simple secrets of success: what scientists have learned and how you can use it”
  • True leadership is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you.

    J. Oswald Sanders (2008). “Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Discipleship, Spiritual Maturity Set of 3 Sanders books”, p.16, Moody Publishers
  • True greatness, true leadership, is achieved not by reducing men to one's service but in giving oneself in selfless service to them.

    Greatness   Men   Giving  
  • True leadership is an attitude that naturally inspires and motivates others, and it comes from an internalized discovery about yourself.

    Myles Munroe (2007). “Keys for Leadership”, p.15, Whitaker House
  • You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

    Interview with Philip Scarpino, tobiascenter.iu.edu. January 6, 2009.
  • The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born - that there is a genetic factor to leadership. This myth asserts that people simply either have certain charismatic qualities or not. That's nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.

    "Managing People Is Like Herding Cats". Book by Warren G. Bennis, January 1997.
  • Let us not confuse objectives with methods. Too many so-called leaders of the nation fail to see the forest because of the trees. Too many of them fail to recognize the vital necessity of planning for definite objectives. True leadership calls for the setting forth of the objectives and the rallying of public opinion in support of these objectives.

    Wisdom   Support   Tree  
  • Leadership is defined by results not attributes.

  • True leadership has people who follow when they have the freedom not to.

  • 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.

    Attributed in "The 101 Greatest Business Principles of All Time" by Leslie Pockell, November 23, 2004.
  • The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.

    Theodore Roosevelt (2015). “Theodore Roosevelt on Bravery: Lessons from the Most Courageous Leader of the Twentieth Century”, p.75, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
  • Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.

  • True leadership is when you are willing to risk your power and voice so that all of ours can be heard.

    Voice   Risk   Heard  
    Twitter post from May 9, 2012
  • True Leadership always begins with the inner person.

    John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.17, Thomas Nelson Inc
  • The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.

  • Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.

    Spencer W. Kimball (1982). “The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, Twelfth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”
  • Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.

    Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1960). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954”, p.477, Best Books on
  • Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.

  • Be strong, but not rude; Be kind, but not weak; Be bold, but not bully; Be humble, but not timid; Be prooud, but not arrogant.

    FaceBook post by Zig Ziglar from Dec 27, 2013
  • True leadership must have follower-ship. Management styles can vary, but even an autocrat needs people who believe and simply don't follow from fear.

    Believe   People   Style  
  • True Leadership is the authority given by the trust of the followers to use power for the benefit of all.

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