Tzipi Livni Quotes

You lead with direction, and you try to lead by example. I try to be there when things are not good and obviously share the spoils of success.

I think leadership is more than just being able to cross the t's and dot the i's. It's about character and integrity and work ethic.

I very much believe in values-based leadership and that the values that I believe in and try to govern by are transcendent values.

Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power. And I try to model that in all of my interactions.

I'm going to be humble, I'm going to be accountable, do it with a smile on my face, make other people around me better.

I think, a lot of times, we talk about asking our players to be accountable. But I know that I'm imperfect. And if I can't admit a mistake, then what does that represent to our guys?

The leader sees leadership as responsibility rather than as rank and privilege.

Never ask anyone to do what you haven't done before and wouldn't do again. That's a pretty fundamental rule in leadership... treat them like you treat yourself. Things you don't like, they don't like.

I've always believed leaders don't ask others to do what they're unwilling to do.

Leadership is not a popularity contest; it's about leaving your ego at the door. The name of the game is to lead without a title.

Trust gives you the permission to give people direction, get everyone aligned, and give them the energy to go get the job done. Trust enables you to execute with excellence and produce extraordinary results. As you execute with excellence and deliver on your commitments, trust becomes easier to inspire, creating a flywheel of performance.

Great leaders don't rush to blame. They instinctively look for solutions.

If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example. I have to do so for all the Ikea employees.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

I feel like I am a good person and a professional, very able leader of men.

The leader who exercises power with honor will work from the inside out, starting with himself.

I think the greater responsibility, in terms of morality, is where leadership begins.

How could I get up there and say, 'People, we've got to do better,' when I was the poster child for everything that was wrong? I've always believed leaders don't ask others to do what they're unwilling to do.

I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. It is about serving the people with selflessness, with sacrifice, and with the need to put the common good ahead of personal interests.

I think trust is primarily built through relationships, and it's important because it's the foundational currency that a leader has with his team or his followers.

A leader must be a good listener. He must be willing to take counsel. He must show a genuine concern and love for those under his stewardship.

Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers.

I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people.

I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.