The following quotes were published on Brian Tracy's blog. This article has divided them into four sub-categories.
What it means to be an effective leader
"Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily, even if you had no title or position." – Brian Tracy
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams
A manager must be one of the team
"Lead and inspire people. Don’t try to manage and manipulate people. Inventories can be managed but people must be led." – Ross Perot
"A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them." – M.D. Arnold
Leaders must serve as a role model
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." – William Arthur Ward.
"Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing." – Albert Schweitzer
Importance of empowering subordinates
"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." – Bill Gates
"A star wants to see himself rise to the top. A leader wants to see those around him rise to the top." – Simon Sinek
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