“Leaders mobilize others to want to struggle for shared aspirations, and this means that, fundamentally, leadership is a relationship. Leadership is a… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
There is no freeway to the future, no paved highway from here to there. There is only wilderness, uncertain terrain. There are… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“When people talk to us about the qualities they admire in leaders, they often use “integrity” and “authentic” as synonyms for honesty.” — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Nobody likes being told what to do or where to go, no matter how right it might be. People want to be… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
There's nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can't clearly articulate why we're doing what we're doing. — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
If we're going to be authentic in our leadership, we will have to be willing to serve, and we have to be… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“If you wish to maximize your leadership effectiveness, begin with the assumption that you'll be interacting in some way with this person… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
Leadership isn’t the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It’s a process ordinary people use when they’re bringing forth… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Before you can be a leader of others, you need to know clearly who you are and what your core values are.… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
Leaders strengthen credibility by demonstrating that they are not in it for themselves, instead they have the interests of the institution, department,… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
If you think you're a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then you're simply out for a… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“WHO ARE YOU?” This is the first question your constituents want you to answer for them. Your leadership journey begins when you… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Here's the rub. Leadership can be learned; however, not everyone wants to learn it, and not all those who learn about leadership… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
Leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow. — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“The instrument of leadership is the self, and mastery of the art of leadership comes from mastery of the self.” — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
Leaders encourage others to continue the quest and inspire others through courage and hope. Leaders give heart by visibly recognizing others' contributions… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
Challenge is the opportunity for greatness. People do their best when there is an opportunity to change how things currently stand. Maintaining… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
We have to recognize that however smart we are, we're not smarter than everyone else combined. . . . We can't lose… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Of all the things that sustain a leader over time, love is the most lasting. It's hard to imagine leaders getting up… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Why would you want to follow someone if you suspected that they were lying or trying to trick you? Honesty is the… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Exemplary leaders know that if they want to gain commitment and achieve the highest standards, they must be models of the behavior… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
You must unite your constituents around a common cause and connect with them as human beings. — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“The domain of leaders is the future. The work of leaders is change. The most significant contribution leaders make is not to… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
The best way to lead people into the future is to connect with them deeply in the present. — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Leaders set the tone. When they openly demonstrate the joy and passion they have for their organizations, team members, clients, and even… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Leaders mobilize others to want to struggle for shared aspirations, and this means that, fundamentally, leadership is a relationship. Leadership is a relationship between… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
There is no freeway to the future, no paved highway from here to there. There is only wilderness, uncertain terrain. There are no roadmaps,… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“When people talk to us about the qualities they admire in leaders, they often use “integrity” and “authentic” as synonyms for honesty.” — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“Nobody likes being told what to do or where to go, no matter how right it might be. People want to be a part… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
There's nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can't clearly articulate why we're doing what we're doing. — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“When you give people a choice about being a part of what’s happening, they’re more likely to be committed to a project. Is there… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
The word "story" is short for the word "history." They both have the same root and fundamentally mean the same thing. A story is… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
If we're going to be authentic in our leadership, we will have to be willing to serve, and we have to be willing to… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“If you wish to maximize your leadership effectiveness, begin with the assumption that you'll be interacting in some way with this person again in… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
Leadership isn’t the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It’s a process ordinary people use when they’re bringing forth the best… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
“If you follow someone who's universally viewed as having impeccable character and strong integrity, then you're likely to be viewed the same. If you… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
You can't lead others to places you don't want to go yourself. If you don't feel a burning passion for something, how in the… — James M. Kouzes Copy Share Image
