10 Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

Warren Bennis was a scholar and organizational consultant widely known for his work in the contemporary field of leadership studies. Authoring and co-authoring in more than 30 books, Bennis is widely recognized for his bestseller, ‘Leaders’ and ‘On Becoming a Leader.’ Here is a look at some of the most notable Warren Bennis quotes ever recorded.

1. “Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it is also that difficult.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

2. “Charisma is the result of effective leadership, not the other way around.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

3. “Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

4. “Followers who tell the truth, and leaders who listen to it, are an unbeatable combination.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

5. “Growing other leaders from the ranks isn’t just the duty of the leader, it’s an obligation.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

6. “In life, change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

7. “Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

8. “Leaders do not avoid, repress, or deny conflict, but rather see it as an opportunity”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

9. “Leadership is like beauty – it’s hard to define but you know it when you see it.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

10. “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”

Warren Bennis Quotes On Leadership In Business

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