Every time you have to speak, you are auditioning for leadership.
The topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don't have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven't had that fear.
In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.
Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish.
I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people.
The cardinal responsibility of leadership is to identify the dominant contradiction at each point of the historical process and to work out a central line to resolve it.
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or it won't be successful.
A chief is a man who assumes responsibility. He says 'I was beaten' he does not say 'My men were beaten.'
I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman but I have the heart and stomach of a King and of a King of England too.
If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.
