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Most of us are not leaders today because, in our hearts we don't believe that is who we are.

most of us persist in regarding leadership as synonymous with - indeed solely derived from - high position. Perhaps the notion of grass-roots leadership strikes us as too much of an oxymoron; confronted with apparent paradox, our imaginations fail. ... I believe that in the future, our ideas about the nature of leadership will undergo a radical transformation. As the instrumental use of knowledge continues to redefine the nature and purpose of organizations, we will begin to look at those on the front lines for leadership.

Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their work done.

Most of what we know about sales comes from a world of information asymmetry, where for a very long time sellers had more information than buyers. That meant sellers could hoodwink buyers, especially if buyers did not have a lot of choices or a way to talk back.

Most people associate command and control leadership with the military.

Most people can do absolutely awe-inspiring things. Sometimes they just need a little nudge.

Most people don't believe in themselves.

Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.

Most people like hard work, particularly when they're paying for it.

Most people return small favors, acknowledge medium ones and repay greater ones - with ingratitude.

Most people think of leadership as a position and therefore don't see themselves as leaders.

Most people use two totally different sets of criteria for judging themselves versus others. We tend to judge others according to their actions. It's very cut-and-dried. However, we judge ourselves by our intentions. Even if we do the wrong thing, if we believe our motives were good, we let ourselves off the hook. And we are often willing to do that over and over before requiring ourselves to change.

Most people who want to get ahead do it backward. They think, 'I'll get a bigger job, then I'll learn how to be a leader.' But showing leadership skill is how you get the bigger job in the first place. Leadership isn't a position, it's a process.

Motivation and inspiration energize people, not by pushing them in the right direction as control mechanisms do but by satisfying basic human needs for achievement, a sense of belonging, recognition, self-esteem, a feeling of control over one's life, and the ability to live up to one's ideals. Such feelings touch us deeply and elicit a powerful response.

Move with the movers.

Mountaintops inspire leaders but valleys mature them.

Much of the present difficulty in industrial relations arises from the fact that too many employers as well as too many legislators take the Labor Leader more seriously than he deserves to be taken, while taking the ordinary, everyday, middle-of-the-road wage-earner less seriously than he deserves to be taken.

Multi-tasking is keeping me from whole-hearted worship.

My approach to the game has been the same at all the places I've been. Vanilla. The sure way. That means, first of all, to win physically. If you got eleven on a field, and they beat the other eleven physically, they'll win. They will start forcing mistakes. They'll win in the fourth quarter.

My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.

My current fear is that the message being sent by the level of vitriol surrounding Gillard's flawed leadership (but tell me whose wasn't flawed) is being heard by Australian women and girls loud and clear. And the message is: 'Don't aspire to high office,sweetheart, because we'll flay you alive.'

My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.

My kids think you are always supposed to be in a small group and lead one.

My general rule, which I have followed throughout my coaching career, is that everyone doesn't necessarily get treated the same way, because I'm not sure that's possible. But everyone has to be treated fairly. Moreover, they have to know and trust that they will be treated fairly. Dennis Green, NFL Coach There's nothing worse than the feeling of wishing you had another chance at a play because you weren't ready. Every athlete has those feelings to mull over, and over, and over... Don't even expose yourself to the possibility of being caught off-guard.

My great concern for you in life is not that you will fail, but that you will succeed in doing the wrong things.

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.

My leadership will end the Obama era and begin a new era of American prosperity.

My headmaster chastised me with a diabolical instrument a leather strap tacked to a piece of wood but he taught me with such villainous success that I am now Prime Minister.

My job is to teach them to believe they could perform better than they realize. Great coaches teach athletes to go beyond the barriers.

My leadership began to take flight when I allowed myself to press people to change-whether they thanked me or cursed me.

My own heart has to be under constant check by Jesus.

My mom knows what it's like to keep a dirt floor clean.

My only prayer for my time with you is, "God I just want these men and women to long for you.

My observation is that women are merely waiting for their husbands to assume leadership.

My own definition of leadership is this: The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.

My power vanishes into thin air the instant that my fellow citizens, who are straight and honest, cease to believe that I represent them and fight for what is straight and honest. That is all the strength that I have.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

Nature never rhymes her children, nor makes two men alike. When we see a great man, we fancy a resemblance to some historical person, and predict the sequel of his character and fortune, a result which he is sure to disappoint. None will ever solve the problem of his character according to our prejudice, but only in his high unprecedented way.

My responsibility, our responsibility as lucky Americans, is to try to give back to this country as much as it has given us, as we continue our American journey together.

Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It's dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.

Never give an order that can't be obeyed.

Never ask anyone to do what you haven't done before and wouldn't do again. That's a pretty fundamental rule in leadership... treat them like you treat yourself. Things you don't like, they don't like.

Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.

Never has man reached his destination by persistence in deviation from the straight path.

Never hire or promote in your own image. It is foolish to replicate your strength and idiotic to replicate your weakness. It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom.

Never lower your standards just to fill a position. You will pay for it later.

Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

Never tell 'em how many lettermen you've got coming back. Tell 'em how many you lost.

Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.