Richard Branson Quotes

We will have to learn to lead people rather then to contain them.

To be a great leader of people - inspire them to follow you, not your rules.

good people managers are likely to listen more than they speak. Perhaps that's why we were given two ears and only one mouth.

Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position.

Needless to say, you can love people without leading them, but you cannot lead people without loving them.

To be a great leader, you must be a great listener

Leaders show respect for people by giving them time.

A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people.

A great leader has the ability to instill within his people confidence in themselves.

A poor leader will tell you how many people work for them. A great leader will tell you how many people they work for.

Just about the worst thing a leader can nurture in his heart is self-pity. And just about the worst thing a leader can do in front of his people is murmur and complain.

There is a big difference between being a leader and actually leading.

It is said that great leaders are born, not made. The saying is true to this degree, that no man can persuade people to do what he wants them to do, unless he genuinely likes people, and believes that what he wants them to do is to their own advantage.

There are leaders, and there are those who lead.

The most powerful leadership tool you have is your personal example.

People of influence understand the incredible value of becoming a good listener.

To truly lead one's people, one must also truly know them.

One does not "manage" people. The task is to lead people.

A leader who loses his connection to his people soon loses the ability to lead them.

People will not follow a leader who does not have confidence in himself.

People follow courage, not titles.

If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the person you want on the outside. People will want to follow you. And when that happens, you'll be able to tackle anything in this world.

The best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people.

Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.

Not even a great leader can get very far without great people to lead.