Initiative Quote by Anonymous

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.

— Jesse Jackson

All the leadership positions that I have had have one common denominator: none has required that I give up my science work.

— Anonymous

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

— Max De Pree

“Having no coercive power, leaders are simply those who are followed—individuals who have earned the respect of their companions. Such “leaders” do not—cannot—demand anyone’s…

— Christopher Ryan

“Leadership is about taking steps while management is about drawing the map on the steps to take. Managers simply plan, leaders simply execute!”

— Israelmore Ayivor

Rotary provides training at all levels so that those who have been selected for leadership positions have the opportunity to learn and apply leadership…

— Ron D. Burton

I have led the way for moving women from traditional roles to strategic positions and inspired girls and women throughout Africa to seek leadership…

— Dalia Grybauskaite

It's important to have women in leadership positions, because our experiences are different from those of the men we serve with and that helps…

— Tammy Duckworth

I was fortunate to have served in leadership positions throughout my entire service in the Army. I was in my first unit for two…

— Todd Wilcox

Those in leadership positions who fail to grasp or use the power of stories risk failure for their companies and for themselves.

— John P. Kotter

One simple way to keep organizations from becoming cancerous might be to rotate all jobs on a regular, frequent and mandatory basis, including the…

— Robert Shea

For women, no matter what career, what path you choose, it's still an uphill battle to work your way up to these top leadership…

— Anna Gunn