“I'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control.”
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“All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.”
“I speak directly to the people, and I know that the people of California want to have better leadership. They want to have great leadership. They want to have somebody that will represent them. And it doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican, young or old.”
“The Dalai Lama. He is a very wise man of great inner peace who believes that happiness is the purpose of our lives. Through his teachings and leadership, he continues to make this world a better place in which to live.”
“Because of the president's leadership, every American will have access to affordable, quality health care.”
“I look forward to working with our leadership team to advance the causes of smaller government, lower taxes, eliminating terrorism, and providing affordable health care, among other issues.”
“If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history.”
“There are no ideas in the Republican Party right now in the Congress. They're the party of no. They desperately need some intellectual leadership. And whatever you think of Newt Gingrich, he can supply intellectual leadership. So I hope he does run.”
“President Obama chose politics over leadership. 'Hope' and 'Change' have become bait-and-switch.”
“President Reagan was a leader at a time when the American people most needed leadership. He outlined a vision that captured the imagination of the free world, a vision that toppled the Communist empire and freed countless millions.”
“The intelligence investigation under the leadership of Senator Church, which I know has helped cause this investigation by you, points out that the agencies did not disclose certain facts to us and that certain plots were going on.”
“Intelligence we gathered at the time indicated that this was in fact leadership and we struck the leadership.”
“I think America has more than enough maturity and intelligence to start exercising its world leadership responsibly.”
“My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.”
“Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked leadership is defined by results not attributes.”
“Management is doing things right leadership is doing the right things.”
“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.”
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
“Affirmation without discipline is the beginning of delusion.”
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
“Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.”
“People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.”
“Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned.”
“If you want a quality, act as if you already had it.”