Arise Quote by Woodrow Wilson

“Having no coercive power, leaders are simply those who are followed—individuals who have earned the respect of their companions. Such “leaders” do not—cannot—demand anyone’s…

— Christopher Ryan

Leaders are not pale reflectors of major social conflicts; they play up some, play down others, ignore still others.

— James MacGregor Burns

Leadership is not for the faint of heart

— Bill Hybels

Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I…

— Benazir Bhutto

Strong leaders are harassed, imprisoned or assassinated, which are great deterrents if you want to silence a firebrand and suppress a revolt.

— Gary Yourofsky

Just as discipline and freedom are opposing forces that must be balanced, leadership requires finding the equilibrium in the dichotomy of many seemingly contradictory…

— Jocko Willink

It is not wise, or even possible, to divorce private behavior from public leadership… By its very nature, true leadership carries with it the…

— Gordon B. Hinckley

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

Leaders are made by the situations they are involved in. I think that some rise to the occasion and some do not.

— Madeleine Albright

I often say that leadership is deeply personal and inherently collective. That's a paradox that effective leaders have to embrace.

— Peter Senge

Good leadership requires you to surround yourself with people of diverse perspectives who can disagree with you without fear of retaliation.

— Doris Kearns Goodwin

Insecure leaders think everything is about them, and as a result, every action, every piece of information, every decision is put through their filter…

— John C. Maxwell