James Cash Penney Quotes

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

Everything that I do, I put my teammates first. To me, that's the mark of a true leader. That's what I want to be. I want to be a leader and have guys continue to follow.

Servant leadership is the foundation and the secret of Sam Walton's ability to achieve team synergy.

Leadership is about being a servant first.

One of the topics I'm most passionate about is servant leadership - the greatest leaders recognize that they're here to serve, not to be served.

I think every leader must possess vision, and they absolutely have to have a heart of service.

If you don't understand that you work for your mislabeled 'subordinates', then you know nothing of leadership. You know only tyranny.

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

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.

Among us, who is above must be in service of the others. This doesn't mean we have to wash each other's feet every day, but we must help one another.

Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.

As a leader, these attributes - confidence, perseverance, work ethic and good sense - are all things I look for in people. I also try to lead by example and create an environment where good questions and good ideas can come from anyone.

I believe in servant leadership, and the servant always asks, 'Where am I needed most?'

It's getting better and better. You know, guys are feeling more comfortable and they are not afraid to speak up and be a leader. I mean, our team, we have 25 players, we have about 25 leaders, too. So whatever someone says, people listen.

The best people to have power are the ones who don't want it.

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

Leaders lead. They don't divide; they don't create a climate that is poisonous.

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.

Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.

In managers, I look for people who can get things done through other people. The most important thing for a good manager is that the people on his team feel like he or she has integrity.

You shouldn't just work on your jump shot. You should work on being a better person, a better teammate, and a better friend.

There is only one way to respond to the issue of leadership and that is to lead.

A leader should not be obstinate, but must think of the people.

Leadership requires a blend of strategy, persuasion, inspiration and motivation. It is based on respect more than fear.

One of the signs of natural leaders of men (and women) was their readiness to take the necessary pains to keep their followers with them.