Brian Chesky Quotes

The best leaders lift people up versus tear people down.

Talented performers flock to the best and brightest leaders, and these leaders in turn lift the lids off their people and uncork the latent talent inside of them.

It's through a leader's actions - what he or she does and says on a daily basis - that the essence of great leadership becomes apparent.

I can let the team do the talking for me.

Leadership means making people feel good.

Leadership is having the trust of the people are trying to lead.

As with any skill, you have to work at leadership. Watch how the best do it, review what you've done, and look at what you might do.

As far as my leadership style is concerned what makes me happiest is fulfilling my potential and helping others realize theirs. If you have really done that then the rest of it is actually very simple.

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

Leadership is not just about giving energy ... it's unleashing other people's energy.

A great leader has the ability to instill within his people confidence in themselves.

The world will belong to passionate, driven leaders - people who not only have enormous amounts of energy, but who can energize those whom they lead.

Leadership is providing inspiration and vision, then developing and empowering others to achieve this vision.

Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

It's all about finding and hiring people smarter than you. Getting them to join your business. And giving them good work. Then getting out of their way. And trusting them. You have to get out of the way so YOU can focus on the bigger vision. That's important. And here's the main thing....you must make them see their work as a MISSION.

Our success multiplies each time we lead someone else to success.

Flowers flourish when they're watered, and shrivel up when they're not. People are no different. The best leaders are the ones who look for the best in people.

If you want to be a leader, go lead

I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.

Leadership isn't about simply being in charge and treating your people like soldiers and barking orders. Leadership is sharing your knowledge and your direction so that others grow and reach their potential.

Leadership is not something that is done to people, like fixing your teeth. Leadership is unlocking people's potential to become better.

People won't give their best unless their leader challenges them to do so.

You can't get it all done yourself. The best leaders are not afraid of picking people who are better than they are and who may one day replace them.

At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others.

Great leaders love to see people grow. The day you are afraid of them being better than you is the day you fail as a leader.