The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.

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

Frank Gehry designs buildings that make other architects half his age (he's 78) gasp with envy. Neotony is what makes him lace up his skates and whirl around the ice rink, while visionary buildings come to life and dance in his head.

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

If I had to reduce the responsibilities of a good follower to a single rule, it would be to speak truth to power.

The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.

Leaders must earn the trust of their teams, their organizations, and their stakeholders before attempting to engage their support.