People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. —John Maxwell

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

Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. —Sam Walton

"True leadership rises not from authority, but from authenticity." - Dr. Mike Cunningham

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

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Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. —General Dwight Eisenhower

"Inspire hearts, lead minds, and light paths—this is the essence of leadership." - Dr. Mike Cunningham

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

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

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

Do what you feel in your heart to be right–for you’ll be criticized anyway. —Eleanor Roosevelt

"Boldness builds direction, but wisdom keeps leadership grounded." - Dr. Mike Cunningham

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out. —Stephen Covey

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Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand. —General Colin Powell

"Lead with compassion, act with courage, and inspire through example." - Dr. Mike Cunningham

If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing. —Benjamin Franklin