A great leader

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.

— Kenneth Blanchard

The challenge of leadership is to

Be strong, but not rude;

Be kind, but not weak;

Be bold, but not bully;

Be thoughtful, but not lazy;

Be humble, but not timid;

Be proud, but not arrogant;

Have humor, but without folly.

—Jim Rohn

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions,

and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.

He does not set out to be a leader,

but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

— Douglas MacArthur

No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself,

Or to get all the credit for doing it.

— Andrew Carnegie

Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges.

Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

— Donald Rumsfeld

Great leaders are not defined by the absence of weakness,

but rather by the presence of clear strengths.

— John Zenger

A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved.

He inspires the power and energy to get it done.

— Ralph Nader