The word "story" is short for the word "history." They both have the same root and fundamentally mean the same thing. A story is a narrative on an event or series of events, just like history.

Leaders must know where they are going if they expect others to willingly join them on the journey.

The best way to lead people into the future is to connect with them deeply in the present.

You can't lead others to places you don't want to go yourself. If you don't feel a burning passion for something, how in the world can you inspire and encourage others to share it?

If you think you're a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then you're simply out for a walk.

Leaders strengthen credibility by demonstrating that they are not in it for themselves, instead they have the interests of the institution, department, or team and its constituents at heart. Being a servant may not be what many leaders had in mind when they chose to take responsibility for the vision and direction of their organization or team - but serving others is the most glorious and rewarding of all leadership tasks.

Leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow.