139 Quotes by Warren G. Bennis

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

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

Leadership has become a heavy industry. Concern and interest about leadership development is no longer an American phenomenon. It is truly global. Though I will probably be in less demand, I wanted to move on.

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

Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.

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

Taking charge of your own learning is a part of taking charge of your life, which is the sine qua non in becoming an integrated person.

There is a profound difference between information and meaning.

Leaders should always expect the very best of those around them. They know that people can change and grow.