7 Inspirational Leadership Quotes

If you are leader, you may have come across a few quotes already. Quotes inspire us, they show us a different perspective but more importantly, they help us build our values that we lead by

Don't get us wrong. There are hundreds and hundreds of leadership quotes out there. Some more relatable than others. Here is a list of quotes we think are inspirational as well as relatable

1. Leadership is a choice, not a position
Very often leadership is something some think only exists at the top. A great leader is an influencer. The guy at the bottom of a pyramid could be a leader. Its your actions and understanding that makes a true leader.

2. What you do has far greater impact than what you say
Have heard the term talk the talk but not walk the walk? It's important as leaders that we teach by being great examples. Don't expect your team to have high standards if you don't follow them yourself as a leader.

3.Communication: the real work of leaders
The say the work of a manager is tasks. The work of a leader is communication because being a leader is all about the people. Leaders get work done through their people. Which is why it is important to master the art of communication. The ability to talk to each individual in the way that they feel empowered and work together to achieve goals, is not something that is mastered by all.
That can be said for formal meetings scheduled through out the year or to the informal chats that you have with your team. Every conversation is an opportunity to grow the next leader.

4. Always Be Curious
The ABC of leadership. Always Be Curious
Part of a leaders characteristic is to be curious. To try new things. To take risks. Some work out, some you learn from. But not to stop trying
Empowering your people to also do the same and creating an environment where they are able to try new things, will earn you some truly loyal followers.

5. Great things never come from comfort zones
We spoke about taking risks briefly earlier. But getting out of your comfort zone is more. Its knowing that what you are about to get yourself into is something you are not comfortable with, but knowing that trying something new is part of taking the risk.
Understanding that failure is also something you will experience but that you will learn from them and you will be stronger than before.

6. What you give power to, has power over you
This one is a big one. It's all about where your head is at. Similar to mind over matter. Whether it be professionally, in social settings or to something new. Its all in your head.
You experience that your confidence will be tested during many stages. But the key is to stay strong and not let anything tear down your confidence. Its all in your head

7. Forget the mistake, remember the lesson
Lastly, as a leader you are bound to get something wrong every now and then. Failure is a part of learning. There are 2 ways to come out of it. You can either fall from it or grow from it.
Mistakes teach you lessons. Lessons you cannot read in a book or watch on tv. It buys you experience and that is something you cannot rush.

Being a leader is not easy. To some it comes naturally, some work on it over time and get better at it. But one thing is for sure. ANYONE can be a leader. The hardest past is deciding if you want to be one