Leadership Quotes
“Washington's answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The 'fiscal cliff' process was secretive and sloppy, and the nation's so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt.”
“Research has shown that the perceived style of leadership is by far the most important thing to most voters in evaluating officeholders and candidates.”
-- Robert Teeter
“In some countries we have had the right to vote for less than 100 years, so the entry of women into political leadership has caused a tsunami.”
-- Iveta Radicova
“I think Chinese leadership is trying to tell the world they have another set of logic or reasoning or values which are different from yours. Of course, I don't think they believe that. It's just an argument that's made when you can't confront the truth and facts. They really want to maintain power.”
-- Ai Weiwei
“I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately.”
-- Bob Iger
“I believe that the capacity that any organisation needs is for leadership to appear anywhere it is needed, when it is needed.”
-- Margaret J. Wheatley
“What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.”
-- Bob Iger