Elizabeth I Quotes

Each of us was created to rule, govern, control, master, manage, and lead our environments. You are in essence a leader, no matter who you are.

I am trying to send directions out and keep control of state government for the final month.

The eye of the master will do more work than both his hands.

But political checks will no more act of themselves, than a bridle will direct a horse without a rider.

The duties of the ruler are like those of the helmsman of a great ship. From his lofty position, he makes slight movements with his hands, and the ship, of itself, follows his desires and moves. This is the way whereby the one may control the ten thousand and by quiescence may regulate activity.

I think an owner needs to be present. When an owner is not present that's when things tend to go awry.

If you're a manager you can't get frustrated and be emotional. You have to continue to steer the ship, you can't let go of the wheel because who knows where it will go then.

Gotta watch out for directors.

Being a leader doesn't mean you are the guy who runs things.

I like control.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Tasmania needs a watchdog, not a lap dog.

I don't have a directorial overview, which sometimes is very helpful.

It is reassuring for people to feel they have a boss, someone who knows the answers and has charted the course.

I'm not in charge of making moves, you know. I'm in charge of coaching.

… essentially lacking in the quality of leadership.

The first responsibility of the new government of Ireland is like trying to run a ship without a captain.

I was not a presider; I was a leader.

The person who manages the state is me.

In government it is order that matters.

My relationship to power and authority is that I'm all for it...People need somebody to watch over them.... Ninety-five percent of the people in the world need to be told what to do and how to behave.

Management is different from leadership..

No coach wants to sit back and not have control of the team.

I rely on my directors, a lot. I love being directed.

Consensus is a poor substitute for leadership.