Alastair Cook Quotes

Leadership doesn't amount to much unless you have followers.

When I'm in the huddle, it is my huddle, and I mean, that's how it needs to operate.

At his direction, I have taken command as the temporary Head of the Republic.

I find it tricky to make plans.

Be the chief but never the lord.

When placed in command, take charge.

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

If you call yourself a leader, then you have to be decisive. If you're decisive, then you have the chance to be a leader. These are two sides to the same coin.

I must follow the people. Am I not their leader?

We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.

To be a leader of men one must turn one's back on men.

The American President resembles the commander of a ship at sea. He must have a helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek.

I am and always will be a leader.

It is time for a leader who will lead.

To me it's like, every time I'm a director, like today, you're the captain of the ship, so you better dress like it. You're the host of the party.

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.

Being responsible, I will direct, and will be responsible for nothing that I do not direct.

Decided only to be undecided, resolved to be irresolute, adamant for drift, solid for fluidity.

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

You run the party or the party runs you.

I was not a presider; I was a leader.

To lead comes from a Latin root which literally means to go out and die.

I must follow them. I am their leader.

Let me through. I have to follow them. I am their leader.

When you empower people you sign up for a life of uncertainty and change.