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.”
2. “Charisma is the result of effective leadership, not the other way around.”
3. “Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led.”
4. “Followers who tell the truth, and leaders who listen to it, are an unbeatable combination.”
5. “Growing other leaders from the ranks isn’t just the duty of the leader, it’s an obligation.”
6. “In life, change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.”
7. “Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.”
8. “Leaders do not avoid, repress, or deny conflict, but rather see it as an opportunity”
9. “Leadership is like beauty – it’s hard to define but you know it when you see it.”
10. “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”
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