Accountability Quote by Rick Warren

Taking responsibility is the source of authority.

— Yoav Gallant

Perhaps nothing in our society is more needed for those in positions of authority than accountability. Too often those with authority are able (and…

— Larry Burkett

Leaders begin with a different question than others. Replacing who can I blame with how am I responsible?

— Orrin Woodward

Authority, as you usually think of it, is merely the excuse the strong use to make others conform to what they want.

— William P. Young

Authority never matches responsibility. That's one of the great myths and delusions of all times. Winning managers and individual performers at all levels know…

— Tom Peters

We have the authority to take action, ... But responsible authority means not only being able to take action, but knowing when and how…

— Janet Reno

“Leaders don’t sit back and point fingers. Leaders lead with the authority of leadership . . . or without it. The authority is largely…

— Clay Scroggins

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

Authority is the assumption that someone else knows better than you.

— James Cromwell

“The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority.”

— Ken Blanchard

Remember that the essence of authority is that people willingly follow your lead.

— Robert Greene

Leadership is not rank, privileges, title or money. It is responsibility.

— Peter Drucker