Top 10 Quotes to Inspire Leaders

By Diane Owens on Thu, 2006-09-28 08:19.

1. A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others see. -- LeRoy Eims, minister

2. It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. -- Harry S Truman, former U.S. president

3. Outstanding leaders appeal to the hearts of their followers -- not their minds. -- Unknown

4. The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. -- Unknown

5. Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength. -- Henry Ward Beecher, American clergyman and social reformer

6. Motivation will almost always beat mere talent. -- Norman R. Augustine, former chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin

7. Do not be afraid to take a big step as a leader if one is indicated. You cannot cross a chasm in two small jumps. – David Lloyd George, former British prime minister

8. Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people. – Admiral Hyman Rickover, U.S. Navy

9. The two hardest things to handle in life are failure and success. -- Unknown

10. The best leaders…almost without exception and at every level, are master users of stories and symbols. – Tom Peters, business writer

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