Leadership Quotes

"There would be absolutely no benefit to us if Jesus lived and died merely as a private person. His work brings us benefit only because He lived and died as our representative."

- Jerry Bridges

"As Priest, Jesus represents the people before God. Not only does he offer the supreme sacrifice, but he is the supreme sacrifice."

- R.C. Sproul

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."

- 1 Peter 2:21

"A king may be the most important piece on the chessboard; however, the queen is the most powerful."

- Karim R. Ellis

"If a ruler does not understand Chess, how can he rule over a kingdom?"

- King Khusros II

"Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That is just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference."

- Nikki Haley

"When you're headlining, people are paying to come see you specifically. It's a different kind of pressure because you've got to deliver. You've got to give these people what they paid for. It's a different mind state, a different type of mentality, but it's honestly a pretty good problem to have, you know?"

- J. Cole

"Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It’s about preparation, courage, understanding, nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result."

- Joe Torre

"The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. They are frank in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talents."

- Antos Parrish

"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world."

- William Ross Wallace

"I think a lot about teaching my kids to work hard. I’ve learned something about kids — they don’t do what you say; they do what you do."

- Jennifer Lopez

"History does nothing; it does not possess immense riches, it does not fight battles. It is men, real, living, who do all this."

- Karl Marx

"By putting the employee first, the customer effectively comes first by default, and in the end, the shareholder comes first by default as well."

- Richard Branson

"There are no two words in the English language more harmful than good job."

- Terence Fletcher

"Hire character. Train skill."

- Peter Schutz

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

- Theodore Roosevelt

"The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him."

- Sun Tzu

"When it comes to performance standards, It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate."

- Jocko Willink

"Even on Sundays, your focus and dedication can inspire those around you."

- Unknown

"I am more afraid of an army of one hundred sheep led by a lion than an army of one hundred lions led by a sheep."

"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 as a lion."

"A group of donkeys lead by a lion can defeat a group of lions lead by a donkey."

"One who is mentored by lions is fiercer than one who is mentored by a wolves."

"Be like a lion and a wolf, then you have a big heart and the power of leadership."

"Lead like a lion, brave like a tiger, grow like a giraffe, run like a cheetah, strong like an elephant."

"If size mattered, the elephant would be the king of the jungle."

"Be like a lion and a wolf. Then you will have a big heart and the power of leadership."

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

"Readers are actually great leaders. If the clothes you wear are far more costly than the books you buy, then you are not ready for any form of personal development."

"Take the initiative and lead the way. You can make the difference."