Leaders don't inflict pain - they share pain.

Often the most loving thing we can do when a friend is in pain is to share the pain-to be there even when we…

— M. Scott Peck

There are never words for the strongest of our feelings. There is just the pain that we cannot share. Pain we must all feel…

— James Frey

A friend of mine characterizes leaders simply like this: Leaders don't inflict pain. They bear pain.

— Max De Pree

Labor leaders don't do much laboring after they are able to lead.

— Will Rogers

Great leaders don't rush to blame. They instinctively look for solutions.

— Nina Easton

“Leaders don't pray to God to fill their potholes. They ask God for shovels so they can do it by His grace. Pray practically.”

— Israelmore Ayivor

“So great leaders don't try to please everyone. Great leaders don't water down their message in order to make the tribe a bit bigger.…

— Seth Godin

“Leaders don’t give excessive vocal orders. They humbly involve people and together cooperate with them to make a change happen.”

— Israelmore Ayivor

Most leaders don't need to learn what to do. They need to learn what to stop.

— Peter Drucker

Great leaders don’t try to be perfect. They try to be themselves. And that’s what makes them great.

— Simon Sinek

“Great leaders don't just know the sweet spots of their people. They tap into and unchain the infinite potential imprisoned within their people...”

— Assegid Habtewold

“Leaders don't venture without vision. They don't pray without plans. They don't climb without clues. They are always prepared.”

— Israelmore Ayivor

“Leaders don’t compete. They are too secure to compete.”

— Krishna Saagar Rao

“Great leaders don't make excuses. They make things better. They are not unrealistic or blind to the difficulties they face. They simply are not…

— Henry T. Blackaby

Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece.

— John C. Maxwell