700UW said:
But in order to have great leadership, you need a strong membership, leadership does start at the top, but if they get no support they are just wasting their time.
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You are so wrong ...leadership starts at the top.
My definition of a leader . . . is a man who can persuade people to do what they don't want to do, or do what they're too lazy to do, and like it....Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, Thirty-third President of the United States, Miller, More Plan Speaking
You cannot manage men into battle. You manage things; you lead people...Grace Hopper, Admiral, U. S. Navy (retired), Nova ( PBS TV), 1986
Leadership occurs when one person induces others to work toward some predetermined objectives.....Massie
Leadership is the ability of a superior to influence the behavior of a subordinate or group and persuade them to follow a particular course of action...Chester Bernard
Leadership is the art to of influencing and directing people in such a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect and loyal cooperation in achieving common objectives....U. S. Air Force
The first job of a leader is to define a vision for the organization.... Leadership of the capacity to translate vision into reality....Warren Bennis, President, University of Cincinnati, University of Maryland symposium, January 21, 1988
The ultimate test of practical leadership is the realization of intended, real change that meets people’s enduring needs...James MacGregor Burns