Leadership Quotes

Diversity is one of the high priorities that I expected everybody in the leadership position at the university to be committed to.

The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes.

It is not a sensible or intelligent response for us in Europe to ridicule American argument or parody their political leadership.

I believe that leaders and leadership teams working together in a proper design will run the business more effectively than by hierarchical, command-and-control managing. But I can't prove that. And there are no models.

The difference between a leadership and a command company can be very great indeed, because in a hierarchical situation, people who have concerns about reactions against themselves would simply not put forward negative information.

[M]y administration is committed to a leadership role on the issue of climate change.

To Poland's President Aleksander Kwaśniewski: I want to thank you for your leadership on that issue, Mr Prime Minister.

In tropical Africa, on the other hand, Hobson talked of 'lower races' who could only progress under western leadership.

Under my leadership the Liberal Democrats would not be making polite interjections from the sidelines, we would be hammering on the doors of power.

It has become clear that following the prime minister's decision not to hold an election, questions about leadership are getting in the way of further progress by the party. Accordingly I now submit my resignation as leader with immediate effect.

For making bread, shoes, ploughs, farming, running a streetcar, one must be specialized. Is there no need for specialization when it comes to the most demanding leadership, that of a nation? Does one not have to possess certain qualities?

Humanity needs heroic leadership from those who see all life as precious.

My fellow liberals, the world needs Canada. Under my leadership, Canada will not fail the world.

Courage is the main quality of leadership, in my opinion, no matter where it is exercised. Usually it implies some risk especially in new undertakings. Courage to initiate something and to keep it going, pioneering and adventurous spirit to blaze new ways, often, in our land of opportunity.