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Leadership Quotes


"One of the first steps to successful leadership is to forget your age and remember your dream."


"A person without a purpose is a human being merely breathing because he does not know where he is, let alone knowing where he is going. Purposelessness is lifelessness."


"You cannot lead and follow a herd at the same time."


"Leaders scan the future so it can be free of doubts and fear. They do so by not living a double standard life in the present."


"A true leader leads by empowering not by enslaving."


"Go wherever the narrow way passes. If possible, go wherever there seems to be no way and create a way."



"Men who know God and his heart, would not hide behind their pulpit when justice is been ridiculed in their society."


"Never be complacent about the current steps; don't agree and follow the status quo. Be determined that you are making an indelible impact with great change. Now, dress up and go to make it happen!"


"A call to duty, a call for service."



"You leaders, where do you lead your people to? Do you sow in them the seed of possession?"



"Without longsuffering, it is impossible to be a successful leader."



"It is unfortunate that many people today cannot appreciate the value that every man possesses."


"Leaders should know how fast time runs and how faster they can beat it. Poor leaders run slowly till time overtakes them."


"Thou shalt not think that thou be a leader, merely because thee be having more than 0 followers."


"Self-leaders are still true leaders even if they have no known followers. True leaders inspire by the influence of their characters and general self-made brands. Leadership is defined by the virtues of one's behaviour."


"A true leader is a servant."


"For beautiful success, serve with love and serve with courage."


"The wisdom to be on the throne of one's life must surpass the wisdom of the one being ruled, otherwise I will squander the whole of my life in the most appalling ways. By virtue of that reality, I would be wise to get out of the chair and invite God to have a seat."



"A leader should not be a dictator."



"If Nigeria will change for the better, then we must take responsibility for the changes in Nigeria."


"Keep away from people who always try to stop you from sharing your opinions with the entire world. Don't listen to people who mock you because you talked about who you want to be! Exposed yourself!"


"Spark the dreams you have with integrity and honesty. It's gonna catch up with excellence if you make it revive in truthfulness in the midst of this world of falsehood!"


"Most of the people who attempt to draw back the success of the world are those who don't care about anything. They live life every day without asking why."



"One of the secrets a nation can unlock to have material wealth is, having a leader who will take an uncompromising stand to establish truth and honesty as a rule of building the nation."


"True leaders are willing to die for their dreams. They don't oppress with ignorance; they impress with visions". They live like Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela..."


"Leadership is a process where a leader has a purpose oriented destination and lets the followers find the best way to get there with a common vision and goal."


"You remain a follower for life when you pay for what people do while nobody pays you for what you do. Do something impressive and become a leader!"


"Your decisions in hours of failure would determine whether you will forever be where you are or you will move out of that situation."


"A leader's cross is the temporal pain they go through and his crown is the permanent gain when at last victory is achieved."


"You may not lead by ordering, but you may lead by showing possibilities and the beauty of success."


"A young child is a leader to an elderly person once his purpose has a faithful, sincere and trustworthy influence on people. Leadership is not restricted to position and age; it is self-made and influencial. Everyone has this self-leadership quality."


"No matter how obstacles may "play" you over the bar, you will be able to assume your shape when your passion is always intact. You will not burst!"


"A leader's skills take him to people, but his character brings people to him."



"The lawmakers possess the authority that commands the obedience of the people."


"Change is an institution that we all have to get enrolled into if we are really willing to make a difference! Those who are illiterates to change agree that whatever will be will be! That does not sound well!"


"If you are an aspiring leader and you have not yet gone through any trouble, prepare for one. It is by going through the hard times that you become harder against the storms of life."



"There is definitely a positive aspect of anger such as, anger at sin and anger at ungodliness or injustice of the society."


"People who run away from challenges are cowards and no coward deserves a reward."


"Whether it is in business life or in political roles, leaders rise up to offer the solutions to problems society faces. They act with the right actions at the right time."


"The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you're sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds, harness them."


"A great teacher plants the seeds of greatness in the minds of future generations."


"Sow the seeds of weakness and inferiority in the kids and they'll grow up to be inferior, crawling, insignificant insects. Sow the seeds of courage and they'll become brave-heart leaders who will one day change the course of human history."


"Be responsible. Your abilities ensure that you respond to the responsibilities that you encounter daily."


"The only way to prevent your problem from jubilating over you is to confront them head to head with the singular hope that they will be defeated!"


"A leader's meal is that unstoppable desire to stay late to see his dreams achieved. They never give up."


"You owe the world a load of wisdom to dispense. If you lay hands on the grace, make it happen. They world needs you!"


"It takes more than one individual to make a team."


"Silence is very dangerous, especially when your words can be the only source of healing at a moment."


"Never be afraid to speak your mind on relevant issues; good leaders stand for relevance and they are never afraid to face the facts head on. Bad leaders see the problems, close their eyes and do something else!"


"Preparation is the key to leadership success. The more prepared you are the less your struggle to make it happen and the more your effectiveness!"
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