Leaders can get stuck in groupthink because they're really not listening, or they're listening only to what they want to listen to, or they actually think they're so right that they're not interested in listening. And that leads to a lot of suboptimal solutions in the world. Jacqueline Novogratz groupthinkinterestlead share on social
Leaders cannot work in a vacuum. They may take on larger, seemingly more important roles in an organization, but this does not exclude them from asking for and using feedback. In fact, a leader arguably needs feedback more so than anyone else. It's what helps a leader respond appropriately to events in pursuit of successful outcomes. Jack Canfield appropriatelyarguablyevent share on social
Leaders come in many forms, with many styles and diverse qualities. There are quiet leaders and leaders one can hear in the next county. Some find strength in eloquence, some in judgment, some in courage. John W. Gardner countycouragediverse share on social
Leaders do not sway with the polls. Instead, they sway the polls through their own words and actions. Bob Ehrlich actionleaderpoll Change image and share on social
Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders. Tom Peters createfollowerleader Change image and share on social
Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there. John P. Kotter establishfutureleader Change image and share on social
Leaders get out in front and stay there by raising the standards by which they judge themselves - and by which they are willing to be judged. Frederick W. Smith frontjudgeleader Change image and share on social
Leaders have to act more quickly today. The pressure comes much faster. Andy Grove actfastleader Change image and share on social
Leaders in Africa are so corrupt that we are certain if we put dogs in uniforms and put guns on their shoulders, we'd be hard put to distinguish them. Stokely Carmichael africacorruptdistinguish Change image and share on social