Barack Obama Quotes

I do tend to be a leader in situations in my own life.

If I can be a leader, I will.

I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately.

Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn't have the power to say yes.

What's crazy is, my whole life I been a leader. I'm not a follower.

Authority is 20% given and 80% taken...so take it!

Even if you don't have the authorities - and frankly I didn't have the authorities for anything - if you take charge, people will follow.

I've always been a leader. Every team I've played on, I've led my way.

You have to build your credentials as a candidate, not just as a woman. You also have to be willing to exercise power. We've been educated to be mothers, peacemakers, but we must learn that we can't please everybody.

Guys need to know when to take charge.

I am and always will be a leader.

Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.

Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.

I say this all the time: Everyone can make a conscious choice to be a leader.

I've always been a leader my whole life. I've always led. I didn't know how to do anything else.

My dad taught me to be a leader or a follower, and he said follower ain't fun. So I want to be the leader of Bubba Watson.

In a very real way, ownership is the essence of leadership. When you are 'ridiculously in charge,' then you own whatever happens in a company, school, et cetera.

If I can inspire some leaders, that would be great. I don't know if I want to be a leader.

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

Certainly I shall not be one of those who, having gained power, do not wish to use it.

I am no advocate of passivity.

The essence of leadership involves a clear sense of what you want to achieve, the ability to do what may be unpopular … and a willingness to step up

When the public or the Council pass the buck up to me I am going to act.

Anyone can lead from any place at any time.

f you don't have a seat at the table, then bring a folding chair.