Authority Quote by Susan Cain

“The words of authority are corrupted by those who speak them.”

— Virginia Woolf

“A leader doesn’t need imposed or structural authority. In fact, it may get in the way, if you’re not careful.”

— Alex Harms

“It’s as though anyone who argues clearly can’t be trusted—that’s the opposite of what reasonable people ought to think. That attitude is common even…

— Neal Stephenson

“Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.”

— Andy Stanley

“Leaders must be good listeners. It’s rule number one, and it’s the most powerful thing they can do to build trusted relationships.”

— Lee Ellis

“Speaking doesn´t make you a Leader, but if you have Leadership skills, people want to hear you speak.”

— Alin Sav

“To be a successful leader, you need to protect the voices without authority. More often than not, they work on the ground and know…

— Wilbert Wynnberg

“There is no higher authority.”

— Russell T. Davies

“Leaders are not worried about what they can’t do; they know themselves very well and focus on what they can do. Think this way…

— Israelmore Ayivor

“The lesson I learned is that when you give someone authority, you must be conscious you are doing so and continue to ask yourself…

— Margie Warrell

The voice of authority speaks not for the one but for the many; authority figures have a strong and rapid effect on social norms…

— Maria Konnikova

“Being willing to listen to others and let them speak into our lives is a critical attitude leaders must have. It is not weakness…

— Wayde Goodall