Leadership Quotes
If the Times gave readers far more news, then Lippmann at the Trib made the world seem far more understandable.
Just as he was slowly bringing order to his own internal life, he would also bring order to his language.
I discovered that night (in his college's student politics) that an audience has a feel to it, and, in the parlance of the theater, that audience and I were together.
The thing about language is that once you start getting analytical about it, you can't stop.
If you criticize others’ ideas, they will almost never use yours no matter how good they are.
All power lies in free expression.
You're going to act like a happy man. I know, I know. It's the hardest role in the world.
On Lee as commander: "He had a cheerful dignity and could praise them (his men) without seeming to court their favor.
Mindful leadership keeps you cool and energetic in any situation, so that you can make the best possible decisions.
Mindfulness gives us the power to understand our deep connection with the trees, flowers, stars, sun and the moon.
Rethink success: Few people will ever discover that the most important business they will ever run.. is their life!
His (Washington's) apparent paralysis was the result of balancing two imperatives: his reputation against the survival of the Continental Army.
Ask yourself...If I walk a tight rope, will I fall, If I shake my balance of thought will it deter me and if I stay focused will I succeed?.~bns
The Disciplined Leader is someone who focuses on the 20 percent of activities that drive 80 percent of results.
Kennedy echoed Stanley Baldwin that a democracy is always two years behind a dictator.
whenever we stop doing something, we start doing anything
The ability to stay calm and focused in the midst of change is what distinguishes great leaders from those just collecting a paycheck.
When you don't know where you are going in life (No Clear Destination), you don't need direction... you need Divine Revelation
Helping those less fortunate than us is a blessed opportunity to show thanks for the gifts of life that we ourselves enjoy.
I will never abandon one opportunity and wait for another. We have not reached the goal we are striving for. What you see now is nothing compared to our vision…just tiny parts of what lies ahead.
Never allow your head to be buried in the grave of the fearful, mediocrity, and purposeless. Get up and begin to produce something great with your life. Stand out and stand tall.
What I’m suggesting is that the essence of leadership is soundness and that the essence of soundness is soul, which paradoxical as you might think it is, is that child within.
How you react when your back is against the wall will determine if you see what's actually over the wall.
As a leader, if you can no longer inspire your people it is time to step aside and let someone else take the lead
The Church is Christ’s witness to the world of a loving savior and His redemptive plan for man.
Church must lead all other spheres of influence.We find people from all the mountains there.The church leaders must be able to mentor them
The Christians of today are so unsubmissive to the leadership of the church, this is unbiblical.
Authentic leaders are often accused of being "controlling" by those who idly sit by and do nothing
Jesus did not command us to "develop" leaders. He commanded us to make "disciples". The world "develops" leaders, the Church "disciples" them. The two are not the same.
The ultimate test of a transformational leader is the ability to raise up a new generation of leaders.
Significance is not determined by the amount of time on stage but by what you do with the time you get.
If you can’t handle others’ disapproval, then leadership isn’t for you.
Build Icebergs, Not Skyscrapers
Adversity Isn’t to Be Avoided
Be Chris LeDoux, Not Garth Brooks