The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.

Quote by Max De Pree

Topics: Leadership Quotes

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise...

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise...

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say...

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say...

We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.

In some South Pacific cultures, a speaker holds a conch shell as a symbol of...

In some South Pacific cultures, a speaker holds a conch shell as a symbol of...

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their...

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their...

The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we...

The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we...

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their...

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their...

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people...

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people...

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

The communication style of leaders helps us distinguish great leaders from the wannabes. When facing...

The communication style of leaders helps us distinguish great leaders from the wannabes. When facing...

I don't know any other way to lead but by example.

I don't know any other way to lead but by example.

I learned that a great leader is a man who has the ability to get...

I learned that a great leader is a man who has the ability to get...

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher...

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher...

Lead from wherever you are

Lead from wherever you are

A true leader must have enough backbone to stand alone - even when the crowd...

A true leader must have enough backbone to stand alone - even when the crowd...

Leadership is the wise use of power. Power is the capacity to translate intention into...

Leadership is the wise use of power. Power is the capacity to translate intention into...

The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do...

The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do...

Most leaders spend time trying to get others to think highly

Most leaders spend time trying to get others to think highly

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.

Be willing to make decisions. That's the most important quality in a good leader.