“Leadership is discovering a sense of significance to one's generation and making a commitment to deliver that significance as an obligation.”
“True leadership is a product of inspiration, not manipulation.”
“Genuine leadership is one's internal disposition, which relates to a sense of purpose, self-worth, and self-concept.”
“Every person on earth is meant to exercise leadership in a particular area of gifting.”
“The demands of leadership may require that you stand alone in the face of conflict, public opinion, or crisis.”
“True leaders discover keys to the nature of leadership from the examples of others, but they never try to become these other leaders. They must use their own gifts and abilities to do what they are individually called to do.”
“Leadership is born when one discovers a divine obligation to his community, world, and generation.”
“Leadership success is measured by how much work one can accomplish through the team.”
“A leader usually moves toward things that can't yet be seen but will be manifested in the future.”
“True leaders do not seek power but are driven by a passion to achieve a noble cause.”
“Genuine leadership cannot be separated from the essence of the leader as a person.”
“Purpose doesn't make life easy; it makes life possible. What you are and how you are were predetermined by why you are.”
“Trapped within every follower is a hidden leader.”
“Leadership is not an elite club for a certain few. It is the true essence of all human beings.”
“Every human has the instinct and capacity for leadership, but most do not have the courage or will to cultivate it.”
“No matter what type of leader you are or how widespread your influence, you face personal temptations, challenges, and stresses. And only a foundation of character will sustain you and your leadership.”