What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership. Bob Iger on leadership
I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately. Bob Iger on leadership
But I think Steve's main contribution besides just the pure leadership is his passion for excellence. He's a perfectionist. Good enough isn't good enough. And also his creative spirit. You know he really, really wants to do something great. Andy Hertzfeld on leadership
I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy. Joe Lieberman on leadership
The 9/11 Commission recently released their report, citing important changes which need to be made to improve our nation's homeland security. I voiced my disappointment with the House leadership when this report was left until after the August recess for action. Leonard Boswell on leadership
There would not be enough talent that's educated, developed and ready to take on the next leadership challenge, and it would cap our growth. Now we've put programs in place not to have that happen, but that could be a weakness. Kevin Rollins on leadership
I think national issues play into gubernatorial races less than, obviously, in Senate and Congressional races. Much less. They tend to be more decided by personality, leadership qualities and by state or local issues. They still have some effect, no question about it, but not as much as Senate and Congressional races. Edward G. Rendell on leadership
Rotary provides training at all levels so that those who have been selected for leadership positions have the opportunity to learn and apply leadership principles to their jobs. Ron D. Burton on leadership
Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures. Li Peng on leadership
I feel fantastically excited that we have a leader who fought for the leadership without compromising his quite challenging view that the party has to change. Francis Maude on leadership
Leadership is working with goals and vision management is working with objectives. Russel Honore on leadership
Leadership means forming a team and working toward common objectives that are tied to time, metrics, and resources. Russel Honore on leadership
The intelligence investigation under the leadership of Senator Church, which I know has helped cause this investigation by you, points out that the agencies did not disclose certain facts to us and that certain plots were going on. John Sherman Cooper on leadership
Music is all about leadership and there ain't really a lot of leaders. Young Jeezy on leadership
We need real leadership, Democrat, Republican and independent to stand up and say, we have to live within our means. Tom Coburn on leadership
One of the things about leadership is that you've got to show up. And if you want to be president of the United States you've got to make a case to the American people that Barack Obama needs to be dismissed from his position. Tim Pawlenty on leadership
At a time when we are facing threats from nations such as North Korea and Iran, and attempting to convince others such as India and Pakistan to become responsible nuclear powers, it is vital that America reclaims the leadership we once had on arms control. Ellen Tauscher on leadership
Germany must be a country which generates political ideas and leadership, which is capable of compromise, which is sovereign and yet knows that it needs its partners on both sides of the Atlantic. Horst Koehler on leadership
In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort. Bill Kristol on leadership
Shouldn't Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as their whip, the number two man in their leadership? Bill Kristol on leadership