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Power isn't control at all-power is strength, and giving that strength to others. A leader isn't someone who forces others to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing to give his strength to others that they may have the strength to stand on their own.
Sep 17, 2025
We do not have a crisis at Freddie Mac, and particularly Fannie Mae, under the outstanding leadership of Frank Raines.
The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers.
I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.
We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.
It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders.
A leader. . .is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.
Those who try to lead the people can only do so by following the mob.
It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.
Remember teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability.
A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.
Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.
I can't give you the sunset, but I can give you the night.
The leader works in the open and the boss in covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives.
The building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.
Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.
To do great things is difficult; but to command great things is more difficult.
When it comes to the pinch, human beings are heroic.
A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward.
The led must not be compelled; they must be able to choose their own leader.
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.
A cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men.
Earn your leadership every day.
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.
If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just taking a walk.
The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.
He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander.
High sentiments always win in the end. The leaders who offer blood, toil, tears and sweat always get more out of their followers than those who offer safety and a good time. When it comes to the pinch, human beings are heroic.
People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.
To have long term success as a coach or in any position of leadership, you have to be obsessed in some way.
To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.
Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.
Leadership is defined by results not attributes.
You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.
You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.
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.
Be strong, but not rude; Be kind, but not weak; Be bold, but not bully; Be humble, but not timid; Be prooud, but not arrogant.
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
Leaders aren't born they are made.
Leaders are not born, they're made.
Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. Men will believe what they see.
The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?
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.
Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.