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Whether they led a company or a country, history’s best leaders understood the importance of providing the motivation and direction to achieve larger goals. Poor leaders lose the faith and trust of the people they lead, while great leaders seem to lead without effort. The character, actions and thoughts of a leader, good or bad, permeate an organization. Your goal should be to demonstrate the best qualities of a leader while encouraging the same from those who follow you. These 35 quotes about leadership will help you think about and guide your actions.
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A key attribute of many great leaders is their ability to listen actively.
As many of the quotes above make clear, the most inspiring leaders are those who can motivate their teams to succeed. To make that happen, leaders must first embody the characters and traits they want others to emulate. When hoping to encourage your team to continuously strive for improvement, it’s best to lead by example — but it also helps to understand what motivates the people on your team.
Additional reporting by Alex Halperin.