Access Quote by Donald T. Phillips

Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It’s like building trust. You don’t instantly have trust,…

— Mike Krzyzewski

“Trust, honesty, and integrity are exceedingly important qualities because they so strongly affect followers. Most individuals need to trust others, especially their boss. Subordinates…

— Donald T. Phillips

The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability. And that has a lot to do with trust.

— Howard Schultz

An honorable leader must demonstrate a willingness to reveal his or her 'inner self' to their team. It builds trust and trust is essential.…

— Anonymous

The first duty of a leader is opti­mism. How does your sub­or­di­nate feel after meet­ing with you? Does he feel uplifted? If not, you…

— Bernard Law Montgomery

Trust is the essence of Leadership.

— Colin Powell

I came to believe that a leader isn't good because they're right; they're good because they're willing to learn and to trust.

— Stanley A. McChrystal

It is easier to recognize the quality of leadership in the behavior of their followers than it is in the behavior of the leader.

— Kevin Lowe

When you think of a leader, he's got to be fearless. You got to have them trust you, especially in the heat of battle,…

— Geno Smith

Too often, we are being programmed by the environment around us to behave differently. But I think a true leader is an authentic person…

— Paul Polman

Many leaders rely on confidence, the ability to make timely decisions, and hold themselves and others accountable. But some of these leaders have not…

— Suzanne Bates

The best leaders understand the motivations of their team members and know their people - their lives and their families. But a leader must…

— Jocko Willink