The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

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The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor...

The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor...

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...

Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it...

Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it...

There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can...

There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can...

Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.

Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.

Companies which get misled by their own success are sure to be blind sided

Companies which get misled by their own success are sure to be blind sided

Leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, not just on the bottom line.

Leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, not just on the bottom line.

Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly...

Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly...

Taking charge of your own learning is a part of taking charge of your life,...

Taking charge of your own learning is a part of taking charge of your life,...

There is a profound difference between information and meaning.

There is a profound difference between information and meaning.

Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.

Great things are accomplished by talented people who believe they will accomplish them.

Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led.

Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led.

You need people who can walk their companies into the future rather than back them...

You need people who can walk their companies into the future rather than back them...

Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.

Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.

What makes a good follower? The single most important characteristic may well be a willingness...

What makes a good follower? The single most important characteristic may well be a willingness...

Leaders should be collaborative, modest, and generous.

Leaders should be collaborative, modest, and generous.

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...

A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.

A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.