Stephen A. Schwarzman Quotes

A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the erratic quality of leadership in the world.

Overall, the challenge of leadership is both moral and one of developing the characteristics that make us respected by one another.

Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when - perhaps especially when - you don't feel like being a leader.

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

Being a role model is a privilege.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.

If you are in a position to influence someone, you are a leader.

A chief is a man who assumes responsibility. He says 'I was beaten', he does not say 'My men were beaten.'

The cost of leadership is self-interest.

The President is the ultimate role model.

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

When you're the younger guy, you're kind of only looking after yourself. Obviously you have to be a bit selfish in terms of what you're doing. But when you're the older guy you have to look out for the younger guys as well. If they're making mistakes, they need help, then you help them.

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.

I'm now the elder in the position of doling out wisdom and trying to mend fences.

Good men who exercise power are really the most fascinating of all people.

I get a lot of advice from Mark Harmon, and I take it all to heart because I respect the heck out of him.

Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

I have the responsibility of over four million people, and I am in a position to do good, to be able to bring about a new life for my people, and I will continue to move in that direction. It's a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through.

Leadership is possible in all different ways, and in all different areas of life. Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

Look at people that influenced me - but I didn't know if I had that sort of 'I'm going to take you under my wing' person.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

A coach's greatest asset is his sense of responsibility - the reliance placed on him by his players.

What is the use being a big man if you are wrong?