“There is the authority of position and the authority of knowledge - 'Authority flows from the one who knows.' But sharing in hardship confers upon a leader something quite rare - moral authority.” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Humble people know their limitations: they know what they know, and they know what they do not know; they know what they can do… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Those occupying leadership roles who completely lack integrity are what we call 'Blind shepherds'. They are not really 'bad' leaders, because they are not… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“You cannot be a military leader without physical courage. But there are Plenty of soldiers with physical courage who are not leaders” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Humans are not machines, and some of their energy during the day will go into discussions or activities unrelated to the common task. Within… — John Adair Copy Share Image
The chief executive who knows his strengths and weaknesses as a leader is likely to be far more effective than the one who remains… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“There is a useful distinction between good leaders and leaders of good” — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Instinctively, a common feeling exists that "United we stand, divided we fall", that good relationship, desirable in themselves, are also an essential means towards… — John Adair Copy Share Image
“Leadership is essentially an other-centred activity not self centred one” — John Adair Copy Share Image
