Introduction:
Leadership is a timeless concept that transcends industries, cultures, and generations. Whether in business, politics, or everyday life, the role of a leader is pivotal in inspiring, guiding, and shaping the path forward. As such, the wisdom and insights shared by notable figures throughout history on the essence of leadership offer invaluable lessons for aspiring leaders and seasoned veterans alike. Being A Leader Quotes is a curated collection of profound and thought-provoking quotations that encapsulate the essence of leadership, offering nuggets of wisdom to inspire and empower individuals on their leadership journey.
Within these pages, you’ll find quotes that encapsulate the essence of leadership in its various forms. From the visionary wisdom of great entrepreneurs to the strategic acumen of military leaders, each quote offers a unique perspective on what it means to lead with integrity, purpose, and resilience. Whether you’re seeking motivation to overcome challenges, guidance on decision-making, or simply a source of inspiration, these quotes serve as timeless reminders of the qualities and values that define exceptional leadership. Explore the wisdom within these quotes, and let them ignite your passion for leadership, propelling you towards greater heights of success and impact. Now, without further ado, let the journey through the profound insights on leadership begin.
To come and turn the TV on and see Black Lightning trying to make a change and being a leader and stepping up, I hope that it inspires people within their own communities to try to make a change and to walk in their own superhero. Nafessa Williams
Anyway, I’ve never been captain in 16 years in the NHL. But that didn’t stop me being a leader in my own way. Guy Lafleur
People say I’m a natural leader, but I just go out there and do my job and do whatever it takes to win; that’s what comes with being a leader, those are the sort of things I’ve done as I’ve tried to grow into a leader and I’m just going to continue to do them. Kyle Lowry
I want to speak up and tell you that mascara and clothes don’t make you cool, neither do name-brand handbags, but being a leader can. Renee Olstead
I loved multi-tasking. I loved being involved in a lot of things. To me, the more complex the better, and so being a leader of a business to me was like, ‘Wow, that’s what I want to be.’ Denise Morrison
That’s the true meaning of being a leader: being able to deal with the consequences and take the responsibility for it. That’s who I want to be. Devin Booker
Women especially are often asked to choose between being a mother and being a leader. Without adequate policy support, too many women face not only financial barriers to balancing motherhood and leadership, but cultural stigmas too. Michelle Wu
Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader. Toni Morrison
I’m really thankful and complimented when people come to me and say, thank you for the great times for all these years. But I don’t think about it as being a leader. Bill Kreutzmann
The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability… When the leader demonstrates vulnerability and sensibility and brings people together, the team wins. Howard Schultz
A lot of people just think I’m a big man, but I’m a basketball player. I am able to do everything that a basketball player can do – from playmaking and scoring to just passing the ball and just being a leader and post presence. Joel Embiid
Being a leader doesn’t mean you created something or you did something great in the past or some other person has given you any kind of authority. James Altucher
The decisions you make affect a lot of people. You have investors, employees, and customers who all rely on you. Being a leader is a 24-hour-a-day job. Jon Oringer
I love stuff like that – just being different, not being a follower and just being a leader any way I can. Marvin Bagley III
Congressman Engel had a reputation quite frankly for being absent from the community, being disengaged and not being a leader or fighter on the issues that matter most, and that’s not just rhetoric. Jamaal Bowman
It’s part of my role to push the guys around me to be the best they can be. I think that’s part of being a leader. Ryan Tannehill
I think I have been able to slow down a little bit and really work on different things… I think I improved on being a leader on the court. Controlling the game, controlling the pace… that is where I have grown. Michael Carter-Williams
Being a leader is natural to me. Jared Dudley
I’m very proud of Arizona as being a leader. They’re tired of being a victim. Paul Gosar
Back in the day, what motivated me was overcoming myself. Now I believe in being a leader. I’ve done it all – I’m good. Now, it’s about setting an example for others to follow. I can’t just talk it – I have to live it. David Goggins
Being a leader requires being confident enough in your own decisions and those of your team to own them when they fail. The very best leaders take the blame but share the credit. Travis Bradberry
I’ve put a lot of thought into being a leader. Peyton Manning
My celebrity status allows me an opportunity, allows me a pulpit to preach and reach out to the people. Not even always preaching but just leading, motivating them by being a leader. Mr. T
Being a leader doesn’t mean you are the guy who runs things. James Altucher
I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman. Prithvi Shaw
It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when – perhaps especially when – you don’t feel like being a leader. Bill Owens
Being a leader for me is about having the courage to speak the truth, and live the truth, despite attempts to silence our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences. Zainab Salbi
I’m a shepherd, not a sheep, and I’ve always prided myself on being a leader and not a follower. Dustin Diamond
Part of being a leader means knowing who you can go after and who you should pat on the butt. Gary Payton
Having your teammates’ backs – that’s what I feel being a leader is. Joel Embiid
Being a leader gives you charisma. If you look and study the leaders who have succeeded, that’s where charisma comes from, from the leading. Seth Godin
Throughout my life and career, I have continually been impressed with the importance of integrity – whether it was growing up as a Boy Scout, working in one of my first jobs as a university janitor, or being a leader in a Fortune 500 company. Rex Tillerson
Leadership is possible in all different ways, and in all different areas of life. Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader. Steve Nash
My life path number is 7. One of the qualities is leadership. If I’m not being a leader, I’m not doing what I’m supposed to be doing. NLE Choppa
Women often are so focused on getting their jobs done well that they forget that building relationships is a key part of being a leader – and increasingly so, the higher you go. Denise Morrison
I never thought in terms of being a leader. I thought very simply in terms of helping people. John Hume
People at Southampton have been showing me the way and I am still learning all the time about being a leader. James Ward-Prowse
That’s part of being a leader, being the guy that people look to and making everybody around you better. Joe Flacco
I like being a leader in real life. Donnie Wahlberg
Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader. Steve Nash
It is definitely what my aim is to get everyone to do their part and take on that responsibility of being a leader – whether you are playing or on the bench or if you have not made the team. Fabian Delph
Being a leader of the Boomers team is something that I’ve felt responsible for and being able to learn from the amount of guys that I’ve been able to – not only on the Boomers in my early days, but also over here in the NBA. Patty Mills
And as far as being a leader, I’ve always kind of been a bit of a quiet leader for the most part and tend to just lead by work ethic and example and those types of things and just be a good teammate and try to love everyone the same way. Mike Fisher
The patriotism in Britain comes from us being a leader. On jobs, on tax havens, on workers’ rights, on the environment. We can be leading Europe… and it will be to the benefit of every British citizen. Gordon Brown
That’s how it was for me in college as well – guys were seniors and I was a redshirt freshman and I had to be a leader.bI was a starter and I was one of the best players on the team, so I think the best players, no matter their age, should be comfortable being a leader. Mike Evans
One part of being a leader on a basketball team is you have to be there for yourself and others. Jermaine O’Neal
I love holding myself accountable and being held accountable by my teammates. It’s never easy, but it comes with the role of being a leader, and if your leadership is not up to par, then the team won’t be willing to work as hard. Jalen Brunson
There are leaders vocally, and there are leaders by example. I think I’m starting to become better at being a leader vocally, just talking on the court. Trey Burke
Anyone who ends up being a leader of a large complicated organization, whether you’re a male or a female, you’re working an immense amount of hours, and you can’t do everything. You can’t have complete work/life balance. Sandra E. Peterson
