Gro Harlem Brundtland Quotes

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

Leadership ability determines a person's level of effectiveness.

The only valid test of leadership is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously.

Actions, not words, are the ultimate results of leadership.

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?

Great leadership can be a difficult thing to pin down and understand. You know a great leader when you're working for one, but even they can have a hard time articulating what it is that makes their leadership so effective.

Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.

One right decision doth not a great president make.

Great companies in the way they work, start with great leaders.

Most people don't like change. They revolt against it unless they can clearly see the advantage it brings. For that reason, when good leaders prepare to take action or make changes, they take people through a process to get them ready for it.

Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.

One should be constantly looking for the broader vision.

The first impression that one gets of a ruler and his ability is from seeing the men that he has about him.

The form of government is of much less importance than the character of the men who administer it.

Rested commanders are the best commanders.

I'm a businessman. I'm a former legislator, and I'm an executive. And I've been very effective in each one of those positions.

A leader who is self-aware enough to know that he or she is not adept at everything is one who has taken the first step toward being a great leader.

The best leaders adapt and are flexible with their situations. I try to be the same.

When I look at a leader, I look at someone who is able to get exceptional performance out of others.

Statesman create; ordinary leaders consume. The ordinary leader is satisfied with ameliorating the environment, not transforming it; a statesman must be a visionary and an educator.

The true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less.

[T]here's a difference between confident leadership and empty-headed delusion or cheerleading. And this is a difference that many CEOs miss.

Whoever is providing leadership needs to be as fresh and thoughtful and reflective as possible to make the very best fight.

I think there is a big and significant difference between being a leader and being a manager-leaders lead from the heart. You have to be analytical and flexible. Flexibility is one of the key ingredients to being successful. If you feel like it's difficult to change, you will probably have a harder time succeeding.