Ten inspirational quotes about leadership

Much has been said and written concerning leadership and leaders who inspire and motivate. Here are ten inspirational quotes about leadership from famous entrepreneurs, military leaders, philosophers, politicians and performers.

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This list was published by Forbes.

Quote no. 1

He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander. (Aristotle)

Quote no. 2

You don't lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place. (Ken Kesey)

Quote no. 3

When I give a minister an order, I leave it to him to find the means to carry it out. (Napoleon Bonaparte)

Quote no. 4

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

Quote no. 5

A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward. (Ovid)

Quote no. 6

Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems. (Brian Tracy)

Quote no. 7

He who has great power should use it lightly. (Seneca)

Quote no. 8

Earn your leadership every day. (Michael Jordan)

Quote no. 9

The supreme quality of leadership is integrity. (Dwight Eisenhower)

Quote no. 10

Education is the mother of leadership. (Wendell Willkie)

 

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