Leadership Is an Art Quotes

“In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are.”
― Max Depree, Leadership Is an Art

“The art of leadership, as Max says, is “liberating people to do what is required of them in the most effective and humane way possible.” Thus, the leader is the “servant” of his followers in that he removes the obstacles that prevent them from doing their jobs.”
― Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art

“Only a group of people who share a body of knowledge and continually learn together can stay vital and viable.”
― Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art

“(Productive Workers + Innovative Products = Industry Leadership, no?)”
― Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art

“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor. That sums up the progress of an artful leader. Concepts”
― Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art

“I don’t come with the wheelchair. The wheelchair comes with me.”
― Max DePree, Leadership Is an Art

“Information is power, but it is pointless power if hoarded. Power must be shared for an organization or a relationship to work.”
― Max de Pree, Leadership Is an Art

“A leader must be a judge of people. For leaders choose a person, not a position.”
― Max de Pree, Leadership Is an Art