Leadership traits Quotes

“I strongly believe that leadership is an art, not a science. I've learned that leadership can be innate or it can be learned. However, I don't believe anyone was truly born to be a great leader. Great leaders are formed over a long period of time through a series of opportunities and experiences. Without opportunities, even the greatest natural leader among us may never become known for great leadership.”

“Leadership begins inside of you. Leadership is about you, the people you influence and a belief that you can make a difference and have an impact. Leadership starts with a condition of the heart – the desire and passion to make a difference before it moves to the brain to implement a plan to make a difference. It is an inside-out process and is shaped by your values, character, choices, opportunities, experiences and your worldview”

“Don’t look for leadership just at the top of the tree. Listen to leadership wherever it is expressed.”

“Leadership’s primary job is to enhance creative capacity by developing collectively effective leadership.”

“There is an interplay between great leadership, events, trends, the organization, the people in it, the market 'out there' that goes far beyond one person exercising their will over others. That's not what leadership is any more.”

“If you can’t handle others’ disapproval, then leadership isn’t for you.”

“Leadership needs continuous learning from experience. Every time you learn something new, you re-wire your brain.”

“There are few second chances when it comes to establishing your leadership legacy.”

“Many of our leadership practices have gone from being tried and true to being tired and tarnished.”

“Leadership is a conversation.”