That's nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.

Leaders do not avoid, repress, or deny conflict, but rather see it as an opportunity

I used to think that running an organization was equivalent to conducting a symphony orchestra. But I don't think that's quite it; it's more like jazz. There is more improvisation.

People in great groups have blinders on. Their work is all they see. They value failures as learning opportunities. They are optimistic, not realistic, as they proceed from one challenge and crisis to the next.

Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character

That is the key challenge facing management today; change is the only constant.

All great leaders constantly seek new information and new ways of thinking.