Leaders And Leadership Quotations

Life is like a dogsled team. If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.

Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.

I am more afraid of an army of 100 sheep led by a lion than an army of 100 lions led by a sheep.

He who dreads hostility too much is unfit to rule.

The person who has no enemies has no followers.

West Point has the reputation for producing leaders, and it produces patriotic men and women who want to serve the country, ... And it produced me.

There is no one else who can do it and there is also the face issue -- if China switches leaders after just two years it will be an admission that their first choice was wrong.

We're frustrated, but we have a lot of good leaders and good players in this room. We have to keep battling through this. What happens to us happens to other teams, too. Everyone knows you have to work hard and your luck will change.

We're fortunate and appreciative of the fact that the leaders in Atlanta have communicated a willingness to assist the Sugar Bowl in a time of need. Even more so, they have done so with sensitivity to the fact that we're stinging about having to leave Louisiana even if it is for one year.

We're seeing alliances, not mergers, among leaders, which reflects clearer thinking about what is good.

We're searching for leaders right now. We had to play with a make-shift line and we lost some great seniors heading into this season.

We have assembled the best possible team for APKWS II. These suppliers are all leaders in their respective fields. Their expertise will help Lockheed Martin substantially reduce program cost and risk.

We develop and grow leaders. P&G people are given the opportunity - the assignments, experiences, and coaching - to become the strongest leaders they can be.

What we need (are) leaders who have the convictions of the folks back at the grass-roots (level) who want to fight and who are willing to go down to defeat if necessary for things they believe in.

There are more serious leaders who are outstanding and not in custody than the three you described and I am sure that a number of those will not be part of the reconciliation process but again that is a decision that the Afghan government has the lead on,

We're glad that the funds are in there and based on discussions with Senate leaders, I think they will remain.

Make no mistake. We are here to stay, ... We are not temporary or interim leaders. After Saddam's topple, you have to live with these faces, whether you like them or you dislike them.

Let's put that in perspective, ... I finished an hour before the leaders. It wasn't like that putt sent me into the playoffs. Heading into the 11th hole, I wasn't even in the top 15.

Let's plan for it. Don't wait. We have to step up as leaders.

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Lori Parker, one of our assistant team leaders here in Calgary has a daughter attending Kansas, who Bradley already beat this tournament so I had fun teasing her about that.

Leaders have dashed hopes and squandered opportunities, and empty promises cost lives.

Leaders step up when you need them the most, and he certainly did that tonight.

Leaders of the enemy should know that they personally are targets.

Senate leaders warned President George W. Bush on Wednesday that his next nominee to the Supreme Court will likely face a far more contentious confirmation battle than John Roberts, who is poised to become U.S. chief justice.

She was one of the leaders of our team. I'm excited for her, and I think she is ready to play at the next level. Offensively, she's going to be tough to replace. She was so strong offensively and she played volleyball year-round, and we don't have a lot of players who do that. Those are definitely some shoes that need to be filled.

She's a very mature athlete. When I coached her she was one of the leaders on the team. She's encouraging and impacts the players around her. She'll never give up. That's what you need out of a defensive player.

She's got a great bat, and she's one of the leaders on this team.

She's one of the leaders, but we talk about it being a team game. If you look at the statistics, it shows Erika leads us in a lot of categories. But I think we're a well-rounded team. They do a nice job of finding a player and not forcing shots.

She said some very good things. But her very soft phrases are encouraging our leaders to oppose new leadership.

She did not treat the people in the other camps, the workers and the key leaders, as adversaries. I think that was real important.

She is walking the talk. We need more leaders like her.

Most of the time people leave to follow leaders. Coldwell Banker became too corporate. Pacific Union became too corporate. A lot of agents go into real estate because they can be independent contractors and they are trying to get away from the corporate feel.

Minnesotans voted their preference today for leaders who will build bridges rather than moats.

one of our most experienced, capable and proven leaders.

If we had hustle points he'd be one of our leaders. He does all the little things that make a winning team. We're glad to have him.

I am excited about this unique conference that will bring together women leaders from around the world to network, motivate each other, provide insight into their fields of expertise, and share their inspirational stories of success.

I am committed to working with the delegation, state and local leaders to ensure that data on Cannon is thoroughly analyzed and presented to the commission. I believe Cannon has a compelling case.

I am representing all union leaders and if I allow what happened to me to go untested, then any old group could band together and overthrow the decisions of their presidents,

Basically, all of the companies that have been doing the best this year, in terms of the major leaders, the large caps, really saw a big pull-back today.

China's a rogue nation, ... We should hold our congressional leaders accountable.

I'm always the bad guy. I tell the staff and the leaders of the team, 'It'd be nice if some of you would take a little of that on.' I feel like the Wicked Witch of the West all the time, but I'm not afraid of being unpopular. I worry about trying to do the right thing.

I felt it myself, too, that suddenly the atmosphere changed and for 27-28 minutes the leaders could not blink ... They had their eyes and ears open for the message from the Islamic Republic.

I feel good, it's a good way to start the season. We lost our biggest leaders so some of the younger girls really had to step up today.

Freddy Ferrer is proud to have the support of literally dozens of Latino leaders.

I expect all of my runners to come out as leaders on both teams. They all have leadership traits, and I hope to pool those resources.

If it's obvious that the bulk of legislative leaders aren't interested in moving forward, we can lead a horse to water but we can't make him or her drink, ... So we're not going to force their head into the river.

If it were my picture, it would be up there with the strikeout leaders this year. It wouldn't be with the home run leaders.

If that's not a national problem, what is? ... And all we get from our national leaders is silence and evasion.

He's become one of our leaders. He's kind of grown into that role, but he's always been a big-meet swimmer.

He hopes ... to meet with a number of leaders from Europe and from the Islamic world and to discuss with them ways of calming the situation and allowing a constructive dialogue between people of different faiths and traditions based on mutual understanding and respect.

He has the most traumatized background of any leader I've profiled, ... Leaders and Their Followers in a Dangerous World.

He felt comfortable in so many different situations. He had the respect of world leaders and the common man.

The purpose of the summit is for the democratically elected leaders to get together and reaffirm the fact that there is really a shared vision for the hemisphere that is based on democracy and free markets and free trade.

The purpose of the rally is to bring youth and adult leaders together to discuss issues. The issue this year is alcohol and drug abuse. The Kids have identified this as a major issue.

We try to get city leaders involved, and we're constantly looking for really good players. It's gotten harder to get some of the really good players from the area because there are so many tournaments going on, and you can't play every week.

We've been told by state and economic leaders that this is one of the best pieces of ground in the state.

We, the leaders of the world, have for three days discussed how the United Nations can be strengthened to meet the challenges of the 21st century,

What you're seeing is these old leaders, which don't have much more downside, come back in favor.

He really was one of the orchestra leaders. You could really count on him to come through. He was not one to step aside. He was out in front.

He remained one of the top leaders through the entire process. This is no default stance; it's not a game of chicken and he was the last one to blink. He is the man who will lead the Clark County School District into the future and he will carry the responsibilities that this board will continue to give him.

Having been around rich and educated people, they were also leaders in the social life.

He's a great competitor. He's going to be there. He's one of our (leaders). He's getting better every week and pretty much every practice.

Historically, in unpredictable places and unpredictable times, you get real savvy leaders. I suspect that in Beijing, Nairobi or Cape Town, things will be very well along with innovation before Philadelphia, Chicago or London is aware of it.

He's a strong kid for his size, and he's definitely one of our leaders. He practices the way he plays. He has one gear: it's all-out.

He's (Bryan) been one of the leaders. He's been ahead of the curve on a consistent basis.

He's been one of their leaders since he was a freshman.

He's been one of our steady, dependable players over the last three years. He's one of the leaders in our locker room because he is a longtime veteran. Those things you're going to miss, but the important thing right now is that he makes a full recovery relative to basketball and day-to-day living.

There are (numerous) reasons why African leaders need to be more strategic in cultivating a relationship with the diaspora.

We look for our seniors to be leaders.

We look at the industry and determine which suppliers are investing in it and which are the leaders.

We lost one of our leaders. To fill that void is hard.

We look forward to working closely with CA as well as IBM and the other leaders in this area as we develop a trusted vehicle and database for administering and encouraging donations to the burgeoning patent commons in which we all have a stake.

He was one of the leaders for us the past couple of years.

I also believe Odom would complement Eddie Jones and Brian Grant, our two veteran leaders. As I have said before, we are committed to winning and will do whatever it takes to give our fans talented players and a great team.

Jack is such an important guy on our team. Our players view him as one of our leaders. You have to have your top players involved and playing at a high level. I thought tonight Jack understood the defensive end was going to be what was going to win the game for us.

Joe is one of the most dedicated and hardest working leaders in our state's tourism industry, serving as a catalyst for strong partnerships and new ideas. The governor's recognition of not only his commitment, but his accomplishments, couldn't be more deserved.

John has been one of our leaders this year. He stays steady from a 38 to a 40 all year. Our number two is Drew Waldrop, who is averaging a 39 or 40. He is just joining us back from the baseball team.

I think it is important that the leaders stay the course.

It is a characteristic of all movements and crusades that the psychopathic element rises to the top.

I think (the leaders) are there. It's whether or not they know how to do that yet is what we've got to find. I'm not sure they know who they are yet, so we'll see.

It is great to have Hassan back. He is one of our leaders. He is a vocal guy on the team and he has been here four years. He knows what is going on. He is an essential part of our offense and defense.

I think we need to treat our leaders and our enlisted people the same way. We need to treat this case with that in mind.

I think a lot of the leaders here were young guys and we expected management to handle the situation, that they'd explain what the rules and regulations were. That didn't happen.

I think it was good for me to finish way out ahead of the leaders. I kept telling myself all day that I was too far back so I wouldn't think about it.

It is hard to overstate how important this is. In one month's time, the biggest meeting of world leaders in history could endorse a new standard which could help stop a future Rwanda from happening.

I think the time-clock, it's hard on all leaders, but particularly hard on him.

It is amazing to see a number of focused, passionate student leaders coming together for a cause and ready to do what it takes to make this happen. It is a special place when you don't have to work to make students care and don't have to challenge them to want to make a difference.

I think there is a consensus that is emerging among industry leaders that we need to end the patchwork regulation in Canada, ... It's the only advanced industrial country that has this kind of situation.

Jennifer and Lindsey are our two most vocal captains. They are really the leaders on the team.

Jen is one of our leaders. She holds the school record for shutouts and this year, she's just going to annihilate that record. She's the best goalie in Section II.

Jason is one of the leaders in the privacy communities. He's tremendously effective. He gets things done.

Last tournament (2004 World Cup), there were so many good leaders in that dressing room, guys know what's on the line. I think we have a lot of depth in the leadership department no matter what the age is.

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Over the next few days, ... I will be explaining the American position to leaders in the countries I visit while making it clear that in confronting the clear and present danger posed by Iraqi lawlessness, the diplomatic string is running out.

Our first line of Billy, Ian McMaster and Jason Schulz played well tonight. They have been solid leaders on this team night in and night out.

Our underclassmen are really stepping up. Maggie and I, we're just trying to be the leaders out there.

Our tour leaders were quick to point out to the students that New Horizons will arrive at Pluto in the year 2015. Our third graders will be seniors in high school when this mission reaches its ultimate goal.

Rodney is one of our leaders. If he's out, the next guy's in. It's what we've had to deal with.

Physics was a well-rounded program at Murray State. They wanted to make leaders and develop the total person.