"Where there is peace, God is." ~George Herbert

"Carve your blessings in stone." ~Anon
"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
"Dictum sapienti sat est - A word to a wise person is sufficient." ~Cicero Ovid Seneca

"May your pen happily writes ...™ ©Leah C Dancel

12/16/13

Quotes on LEADERSHIP

"A boss creates fear, a leader confidence.
A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes.
A boss knows all, a leader asks questions.
A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting.
A boss is interested in himself or herself, a leader is interested in the group." ~Russell H. Ewing
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"A genuine leader is like a mountain. He shelters everybody from harm whenever man-made or natural catastrophe visits them. Not the kind who ran away first and fast before the danger is given the chance to mark him victim." ~Octavio Dinampo

“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.” ~Lao Tzu

"A leader can only do what one man is capable of doing. But a nation filled with passionate and patriotic populace, imagine the wonderful things awaiting such country!" ~Grace Kelly Tan

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." ~+John C. Maxwell

"A travel agency brings people to a place they've never been, but a tour guide brings people to a place he has always been. In leadership do not bring your people to a place you've never been, do not let them do things you've never done." ~Kyle Reygel Perales, 14 January 2017

"A true leader does not seek followers, he wants to teach others how to be leaders. He does not want control, he wants the truth. He does not impose his leadership on others, nor does he take away anyone's autonomy. He inspires by love, not coercion. When it comes time to take credit, he makes himself invisible; but he is the first to arrive at the time of need, and he will never shrink away in fear. He is so passionate about your welfare that when you consult him for guidance, it is like coming face to face with yourself for the first time." ~Rebbe Menachem M Schneerson (Lubavitcher Rebbe)

"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

"All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership." ~John Kenneth Galbraith

"As future leaders there are certain responsibilities which we expect you to observe. One of these is utmost discipline. If you are not disciplined, you can never win our confidence." ~Nelson Mandela in an Address to the Youth, South Africa, 13 April 1990, LTL

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” ~Bill Gates

"Asking 'who ought to be the boss' is like asking 'who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?' Obviously, the man who can sing tenor." ~Henry Ford

“Become the leader of your life. Lead yourself to where you want to be. Breathe life back into your ambitions, your desires, your goals, your relationships.” ~Steve Maraboli 

"Blessed are leaders that embody the principles they espouse. Wicked are those who prey on the people's ignorance and naivete." ~Joffre Balce

"But if a leader is without divine appointment he will just decide based on his whims and caprices, desires worldly recognition using the name of God and at the expense of the innocent believers. A man of God represents God’s grace and peace, mercy and compassion, justice and righteousness." ~Paulus Augustinus Olivarez

"Change must be welcomed with an open mind and a willing heart. New leadership styles must be developed that can accommodate and facilitate the new ideas upon which progress depends." ~David G. Pumphrey

"Effective leadership is not about speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." ~Peter Drucker

"Excellent teamwork fosters excellent leadership and vice versa." ~Thelma Capinpin on Sara Duterte-Carpio as the World's Best Mayor (January 2017)

"Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led." ~Warren G. Bennis

"Freedom should not be understood to mean leadership positions or even appointments to top positions. It must be understood as the transformation of the lives of ordinary people in the hostels and the ghettos, in the squatter camps, on the farms and in the mine compounds." ~Nelson Mandela during an Address to the Leaders of the Free State Province, South Africa, 17 September 1994, LivingTheLegacy

"Good wise leaders respect the law and basic values of their society." ~Nelson Mandela speaking at the Annual Children's Celebrations, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 27 September 2003 Living The Legacy

"Great Leaders are like candles. They burn themselves up to give others light." ~Turkish Proverb

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader…they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role—always about the goal.” ~Lisa Haisha

"If you build an army of 100 lions and their leader is a dog, in any fight, the lions will die like a dog. But if you build an army of 100 dogs and their leader is a lion, all dogs will fight like a lion." ~Napoleon Boneparte

"It is easy to be narrow minded and criticize but it is leadership that leads people through difficult times that matters! Those who have not involved themselves in lifting people from poverty and difficult circumstances should not qualify to criticise, especially from their own narrow westernized standpoint! Like leaders in China, you have to first prove yourself by deeds and not words." ~Louis Limited

"‪It's not about the gender of the leader that matters, it's all about the character, the desire to serve and protect the people of the country he or she represents that would move the country forward to progress!" ~‬Adrian Rivera Jr

"It is true that integrity alone won't make you a leader, but without integrity, you will never be one." ~Zig Ziglar

"It was through hardship, care for the people, perseverance and leadership that brought Singapore to the forefront." ~Louis Lim

"Leaders can let you fail and yet not let you be a failure." ~Stanley McChrystal

“Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.” ~Brian Tracy

"Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say." ~Andy Stanley

"Leaders who know their strengths and weaknesses as leaders are likely to be far more effective that the ones who remain blind to them. They are also on the road to humility--that priceless attitude of openness to life that can help a manager absorb mistakes, failures, or personal shortcomings." ~John Adair

"Leaders who lead with wisdom and by Godly examples will yield good leaders for many tomorrows." ~Leah C Dancel on YOUTH DAY acrostic by
Ikwulono Mohammed Senison 

"Leaders will have to give clear and decisive leadership towards a world of tolerance and respect for difference, and an uncompromising commitment to peaceful solutions of conflicts and disputes." ~Nelson Mandela upon receiving the German Media Prize, Baden-Baden, Germany, 28 January 1999‪ ‎Living The Legacy‬

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." ~John F. Kennedy

“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." ~General H. Norman Schwarzkopf

"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impacts last in your absence." ~Sheryl Sanberg 

"Leadership is an education and the best leaders think of themselves as the students, not the teachers." ~Simon Sinek

"Leadership is getting someone to do what they don't want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve." -Tom Landry

"Leadership's not a title. It's a behaviour. Live it." ~Robin Sharma

"Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge." ~Simon Sinek

"Leadership is not about being the best. Leadership is about making everyone else better." ~Anon

"Leadership is not about people following you, but in empowering them to lead." ~Bill George

"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions." ~H Geneen

"Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone." ~Ferdinand Marcos

"Leadership qualities must be backed by high ethical and moral standards, humility, fairness and a willingness to learn and to change." ~Washington SyCip

"Most countries bow to their leader; this leader bows only to the people he serves." ~Aimee B. De Guia on PRRD, Philippines

"‪Mother Nature really runs the roost and will restore if we stop ravaging everything in sight, but unfortunately, we need a leader in Government and we don't have that at present. Far from it.‬" ~Ernest Markham, Australia Day, January 26, 2020

“No leader will succeed without the help of God. In the Bible, there are some examples. Forsaken by his friends, deserted by most trusted aids, disowned even by his biological sons, David succeeded in leading Israel by the help of God." ~Bro. Eli Soriano, Church of God International

"Nothing so conclusively proves a man's ability to lead others as what he does from day to day to lead himself." -Thomas J. Watson

“One can become a leader only if one is supported by an ideology which makes other people tractable and accommodating.” ~Ludwig von Mises

"One revolution is still necessary: the one that will not end with the rule of its leader. It will be the revolution against revolutions, the uprising of all peaceable individuals, who will become soldiers for once so that neither they nor anyone else will ever have to be a soldier again." ~Jose Marti

"Only the strong can show his weakness. This makes him THE leader. The rest are just politicians." ~Aveen Acuna-Gulo on PRRD

"Shakespeare shows us how different leadership styles favor different times, situations, and cultures. He leaves us with the challenge to make a judgment call on which leadership style best suits us and the environment in which we are operating." ~David G Pumphrey

"Sometimes a leader is misunderstood.. But I still keep on believing and trusting him for the sake of the Motherland.." ~Manuel Valdez on PRRD 2018

"The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it." -Theodore Roosevelt

"The blood of corruption has emanated from the top vein leadership and flowed down to its smallest tentacles. All that's been connected to the top has enjoyed the benefit of corrupt practices of leadership for many years. And almost all sectors of the govt was smeared and drenched in that filthy blood. It's time to wipe all the blood stains and blotches out." ~Aleph Haorh

“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  

'... the fact is that we are in a unique time, it is the first time since the Second World War when there is not one outstanding leader in the world.' ~Bob Hawke

“The first duty of leaders is to keep their people safe.” - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

"The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say Thank You. In between, the leader is a servant." ~Max Depree

"The great difference between the real leader and the pretender is -- that the one sees into the future, while the other regards only the present; the one lives by the day, and acts upon expediency; the other acts on enduring principles for immortality." ~Edmund Burke (1729-1797)

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” ~Ronald Reagan

 "The leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and the idealist." ~Eric Hoffer

"The leaders of mankind are those who lift their feet from the dusty road and lift their eyes to the illumined future." ~Woodrow Wilson

"The true measure of leadership is the ability to confront the anxiety of the people of their time." ~Jacinda Adern, PM New Zealand

"The world is running short,  if not, out of COMPETENT LEADERS who have no guts in managing their own HOUSE.  Hence, its dwellers suffer the mess of turbulent times." ~Leah C Dancel,  06 September 2024

"The X-Factor of great leadership is not personality, it's humility." ~Jim Collins

"There’s no one-size-fits-all kind of leader. The manner of leader your organization needs always depends on the situation." ~Rob Asghar

"To be an effective leader one must have influence. But to gain influence, one must first lead." ~Justin Sachs

"You are a shining example to world leaders on how to engage with your electorate, bring about real change and increase confidence in the country and people." ~Michael Conlan on President Rodrigo R Duterte, Philippines

"You manage things; you lead people." ~Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper

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OTHERS

"A great leader is one who is beholden to his nation. He is without prejudice; and who is fair, just and merciful." ~Leah C. Dancel, April 6, 2017

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." ~John C. Maxwell

"A leader is someone who can move mountains. " ~Romeo Falcon Mondejar

"Every leader is a learner. The moment you stop learning you stop leading." ~from The Purpose Driven CHURCH

“God puts some in places of leadership to shoulder responsibility, not to enjoy privileges.” ~Anon

"Good wise leaders respect the law and basic values of their society." ~Nelson Mandela during the Annual Children’s Celebrations, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 27 September 2003, Living The Legacy

"Great Leaders are like candles. They burn themselves up to give others light." ~Turkish Proverb

"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role -always about the goal." ~Diehard Duterte Supporters, DDS

"Great leaders may be found at the top of a mountain looking back upon their challenges, but the greatest leaders are often found at the foot of the mountain still helping others reach that summit." ~Robert Clancy on Lead from the Heart

"I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people." ~Indira Gandhi

"If you want the President to succeed, be critical. The person who points out shortcomings is more valuable to a leader than one who sings nothing but praise." ~Francis Euston Acero, March 25, 2017

"If your leader won't take criticism, or openly admit official wrongdoing, he isn't leading you. He's only pleasuring himself." ~Francis Euston Acero, March 25, 2017

"It is a grave error for any leader to be oversensitive in the face of criticism" ~Nelson Mandela from the unpublished sequel to his autobiography, circa 1998 ‪

"It's already a fact that the people want a new leadership that could transcend this fledgling nation into a robust, tough and progressive archipelago in this side of the globe." ~Aleph Haorh on Philippines Politics: Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte

"Japan is the best leader and has a heart for the world! They are indeed the land of the rising sun and the Philippines is forever the pearl of the orient!" ~Aubrey Love Babiera-Rogers

"Leaders lead, builders build, but volunteers work for free to make things happen and thus MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ..." ~Diego Franco, 6 January 2017

"Leaders, whether good or evil, are FOSSILS in history. They become our references and if we chose to check on them, it's our every right." ~Ricardo Perez, 7 June 2018

"Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing." ~Tom Peters

My being a President is a mere title, l am human like you, and we are all equal.' ~President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
"This statement is a reflection of a leader who's willing to abase himself just to meet the people in common ground. It's a rare attribute found in high ranking officials or head of the state. Duterte is unique, down-to-earth, and wise." ~Aleph Haorh

“My leadership is being criticised because I’m opening the cupboards and we’re finding the skeletons,” ~Bishop Greg Thompson, On “mates protecting mates” culture

“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

"No person can be a great leader, unless he takes genuine joy in the success of those under him." ~Anon

"One secret of leadership is that the mind of a leader never turns off. Leaders even when they are sightseers or spectators, are active; not passive observers." ~James Humes

"Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation. They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth, those who care for and protect our people." ~Nelson Mandela speaking during the Dedication of the Qunu and Nkalane Schools, Qunu, South Africa, 3 June 1995, LivingTheLegacy

"Poor leaders fear the most competent members in their circle. Great leaders don’t; they build and stand by them in good times and bad." ~Joffre Balce 

"Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people." ~Nelson Mandela speaking at the Chief Albert Luthuli Centenary Celebrations, Kwadukuza, South Africa, 25 April 1998, LivingTheLegacy

"Rodrigo Roa Duterte is humble in his lifestyle, courageous in his service to his country and answerable not to anyone but his electorate. It is for these reasons why millions of Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike find Duterte to be an inspirational figure who leadership is not only respected but admired." ~Eurasia Future

"The best way to lead people (whether it be students, your children, or anyone you feel the need to help) is to realize that they are fully capable to leading themselves--we are all equal in this way, and we are all free to find that inside of us in just the way we need to." ~Happiness Convert

"The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on." ~Walter Lippmann

“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.”
~Max DePree

“The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” ~Ralph Nader

"The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully." ~Walter Lippmann

"The great leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players." ~Blaine Lee on Leadership

“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” ~US President Ronald Reagan

"The mark of great leaders is the ability to understand the context in which they are operating and act accordingly" ~Nelson Mandela upon receiving the Chris Hani Award, at the 10th National Congress of the SACP, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1 July 1998

"The people of the Philippines elected Rodrigo Duterte since they wanted law and order, and he gave it to them. They have chosen a very strong ruler." ~US Senator Richard Black (from Newsinfolearn, FB, Dec 18, 2016)

"The toughness and dedication you showed in directing an independent foreign policy and separating from dependency and submission made everyone listen. Now the Philippines under your leadership will not be bullied or taken for granted." ~Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, 22 November 2016, APEC - Lima, Peru

"The world is full of people with natural leadership qualities. The traditional leaders, who led the independence struggle from the seventeenth century, were such men. But times have changed and education has become a very powerful weapon in the struggle to produce a well-developed person." ~Nelson Mandela from a letter to Makhi Jomo Dalasile, written in Victor Verster Prison, Paarl, South Africa, 14 August 1989, LTL

"The world needs very tough leaders like President Duterte in fighting many of the menaces bedeviling the world today." ~Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany (July 2017)

"There’s nothing as bad as a leader making a demand which you know can never succeed." ~Nelson Mandela from a conversation with Richard Stengel, circa December 1992, Living The Legacy‬

"To lead people, walk beside them . . . As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate . . . When the best leader's work is done the people say, "We did it ourselves!" ~Lao-Tzu

"We are facing a serious decline in leadership and statesmanship." ~Levito D. Baligod, 23 November 2024 (Philippines in crisis)

"WE WANT CHANGE! We want a leader that can bring us to that Promised Land. Duterte is a destructor of bad democracy, and equipped with an iron policy to effectively govern this country. We want a radical change; we believe it’s the only way... I’m taking that rollercoaster ride with him. I’m going up, slightly scared and excited, I don’t know what’s coming next but I know it’s going to be good. You can’t handle it, then ride a carousel that will give you the same vicious cycle of greed, corruption and illegal drugs. This great iron fist will change the infrastructure of the society of Philippines for the better, you're either with us, or against us, SO BE IT." ~Vivian Velez

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"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd." ~Max Lucado

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