Too many leaders act as if the sheep... their people... are there for the benefit of the shepherd, not that the shepherd has responsibility for the sheep.

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The productivity of a work group seems to depend on how the group members see...

The productivity of a work group seems to depend on how the group members see...

In the past a leader was a boss. Today's leaders must be partners with their...

In the past a leader was a boss. Today's leaders must be partners with their...

Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.

Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.

People who produce good results feel good about themselves.

People who produce good results feel good about themselves.

I absolutely believe in the power of tithing and giving back. My own experience about...

I absolutely believe in the power of tithing and giving back. My own experience about...

I never use notes, they interfere with me.

I never use notes, they interfere with me.

Feedback is the breakfast of champions.

Feedback is the breakfast of champions.

For a manager to be perceived as a positive manager, they need a four to...

For a manager to be perceived as a positive manager, they need a four to...

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority.

Homo sapiens are the species that invents symbols in which to invest passion and authority,...

Homo sapiens are the species that invents symbols in which to invest passion and authority,...

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results...

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results...

Most men, after a little freedom, have preferred authority with the consoling assurances and the...

Most men, after a little freedom, have preferred authority with the consoling assurances and the...

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law

I am certainly not an authority on love because there are no authorities on love,...

I am certainly not an authority on love because there are no authorities on love,...

Move decisions out to the Cabinet and agencies. Strengthen them by moving responsibility, authority, and...

Move decisions out to the Cabinet and agencies. Strengthen them by moving responsibility, authority, and...

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress,...

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress,...

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

All authority belongs to the people

All authority belongs to the people

Authority founded on injustice is never of long duration.

Authority founded on injustice is never of long duration.

Effective leaders help others to understand the necessity of change and to accept a common...

Effective leaders help others to understand the necessity of change and to accept a common...