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“There is a difference between being a leader and being a boss. Both are based on authority. A boss demands blind obedience; a leader earns his authority through understanding and trust.” ~ Klaus Balkenhol
“When the leader lacks confidence, the followers lack commitment.” ~ John C. Maxwell
A cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men. ~ Stephen King
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ John Maxwell
“When you were made a leader you weren’t given a crown, you were given the responsibility to bring out the best in others.” ~ Jack Welch
“Earn your leadership every day.” ~ Michael Jordan
“The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.” ~ Ray Kroc
“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.” – Stephen Covey, author and educator
“Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you’re in control, they’re in control.” – Tom Landry, former Dallas Cowboys coach
“In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” – Harry Truman, former U.S. President
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” – President Abraham Lincoln, former U.S. President
“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.” – John Kenneth Galbraith, economist and diplomat