But a leader is not a muscle. A leader is a mind.
Africa is crying out for entrepreneurial leaders & for leaders who are entrepreneurial.
Political leaders are expert at saying nothing.
The question is not 'Am I a leader?' - the question is 'What kind of leader am I?
Political leaders are reflection of our society.
The key function of a leader is, to build more leaders.
We're going to march on Washington with a host of Republicans, Democrats, business leaders, legislators.
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
We need to have business leaders who live by deep, strong principles.
Throughout history, great leaders have known the power of humor.
The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.
True leaders don't make more followers they make more leaders
All great leaders find a sense of balance through their levels of reception. For instance, those who support a leader may soften him, those who ignore him may challenge him, and those who oppose him may stroke his ego.
Too few leaders have the emotional fortitude to take responsibility for failure.
Perhaps the ultimate test of a leader is not what you are able to do in the here and now - but instead what continues to grow long after you're gone
Leaders are passionate learners. Leaders are always seeking ways to improve themselves by sharpening their skills. They fully embrace the fact that growing leaders lead growing organizations.
Your talent and giftedness as a leader have the potential to take you farther than your character can sustain you. That ought to scare you.
Next generation leaders are those who would rather challenge what needs to change and pay the price than remain silent and die on the inside.
Organisations often appoint leaders for their IQ. Then, years later, sack them for their lack of EQ (Emotional Intelligence). Common Purpose argues that in the future they will promote for CQ - Cultural Intelligence.
We praise our leaders when they act against our adversaries. But when our own interest is threatened, we begin to dislike the same leaders, irrespective of the sincerity of their intentions. An effective leader is bound to create enemies.
Great leaders create memorable journeys
