Leadership Quote by Henry A. Kissinger

Leaders do not sway with the polls. Instead, they sway the polls through their own words and actions.

— Bob Ehrlich

The role of a leader is to create a reality and not to be influenced by polls.

— Tzipi Livni

A leader must not let critics set the agenda.

— Rudy Giuliani

Leaders don't follow the majority.

— Anonymous

I ignore polling as a method of government. I think that shows a certain weakness of mind - an inability to chart a course…

— Lee Kuan Yew

The general public are not even aware of major decisions that will determine their fate, hence are in no position to influence them

— Noam Chomsky

If you are guided by opinion polls, you are not practicing leadership -- you are practicing followership.

— Margaret Thatcher

A leader who never listens is not a leader.

— Anonymous

Polls are no substitute for leadership because, at its very essence, leadership is about giving people what they don't already have - a sense…

— Hugh Mackay

In America, public opinion is the leader

— Frances Perkins

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.

— Ken Blanchard

Leaders don't do what they WANT to do;they do whatever is necessary.

— Rick Warren