It is, after all, the responsibility of the expert to operate the familiar and that of the leader to transcend it.

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects.

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.

The secret of my success is a two word answer: Know people.

There are three secrets to managing. The first secret is have patience. The second is be patient. And the third most important secret is patience.

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.

Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.