There's nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can't clearly articulate why we're doing what we're doing.
James M. KouzesIf you think you're a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then you're simply out for a walk.
James M. KouzesLeaders must know where they are going if they expect others to willingly join them on the journey.
James M. KouzesWe have to recognize that however smart we are, we're not smarter than everyone else combined. . . . We can't lose sight of the fact that no matter how important our own contributions are, we couldn't have gotten anywhere without the help and hard work of lots of other people.
James M. Kouzes