“Who aspires to remain leader must keep in advance of his column. His fear must not play traitor to his occasions. The instant he falls into line with his followers, a bolder spirit may throw himself at the head of the movement initiated, and in that moment his leadership is gone.” MayPlayMomentsSpiritFallLeadershipLinesLeaderGoneMovementOccasionsInstantThat MomentFollowersAspireColumnsTraitor Book:Intuitions and Summaries of Thought Source: Intuitions and Summaries of Thought
“If you are going to be a leader, you must have a record where people saw you are standing up against injustice at a risk. Then that builds up your stock of credibility so that, when you speak on another occasion about a different thing, people will pay attention.” PeopleIfsDifferentSpeakPayAttentionLeaderRecordsSawsRiskStandingInjusticeOccasionsPay AttentionDifferent ThingsCredibility Author:Desmond Tutu
“The Pope was more critical of Christianity than Islam during his visit (to Bavaria). He said on several occasions that the secular world influenced by Christianity must face the idea that it may not be as attractive as it once was. The leaders of other faiths might also be well-advised to admonish their own now and then and not always direct their criticism at others.” WorldWellsMaySaidIdeasMightFacesLeaderChristianityDirectCriticismIslamCriticalOccasionsAttractiveNow And ThenSecularPopeAdmonish Author:Wolfgang Schauble
“Leaders are made by the situations they are involved in. I think that some rise to the occasion and some do not.” ThinkingMadeSituationLeaderInvolvedOccasions Author:Madeleine Albright
“I remember my mother saying to me on one occasion, 'Mel, I know that I can count on you.' I resolved that she would always be able to count on me. I would not let her down. I loved her too much. Her confidence in me meant everything. Today I still feel that way. I feel that way about the Brethren. I don't ever want to let President Hinckley or any of the other leaders of the Church down. But, even more important, I never want to let the Savior down, because I love Him more than anything else.” KnowsWayWantFeelsStillsI CanImportantTodayAbleRememberMotherPresidentChurchLeaderToo MuchOccasionsSaviorBrethrenI Love HimCount On Me Author:F. Melvin Hammond