Purpose Quote by James M. Kouzes

“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

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

“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

“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

There's nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can't clearly articulate why we're doing what we're doing.

— James M. Kouzes

“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

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

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

“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

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

“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

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