LeadershipMore leadership quotes for reflection:

11. 'In organisations, real power and energy is generated through relationships. The patterns of relationships and the capacities to form them are more important than tasks, functions, roles and positions." Margaret Wheatley

12. "I used to think that running an organisation was equivalent to conducting a symphony orchestra. But I don't think that's quite right; it's more like jazz. There is more improvisation." Warren Bennis

13. "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you." Max Depree

14. "Don't be afraid to take a BIG STEP when one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small steps." David Loyd George

15. "Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their jobs done." Peter Drucker

16. "To lead people, walk beside them … When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves!'" Lao-tsu

17. "I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers." Ralph Nader

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

19. "We must become the change we see." Mahatma Ghandi

20. "Follow me as I follow Christ." The apostle Paul

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