55 Quotes by Warren Bennis

Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing.

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

Leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, not just on the bottom line.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish.

The manager has his eye on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the horizon.

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

Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary.

Leaders know the importance of having someone in their lives who will unfailingly and fearlessly tell them the truth.