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Leadership Quotes for College Students *

* While the quotes are selected with college students in mind, everyone can pick up something from them.

The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
- Herbert Spencer, (1820-1903), English social philosopher and biologist
We lead by being human. We do not lead by being corporate, professional or institutional.
- Paul Hawken, Born 1946, Environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist, and author
Digging for facts is smarter exercise than jumping to conclusions.
- Unknown
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.
- John Steinbeck, 1902-1968, American novelist, Nobel laureate
Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance.
- Pythagoras, B.C. 582-507, Greek philosopher, mathematician
When you have the responsibility to make decisions, make them.
- General Peter Pace, USMC
The most striking thing about highly effective leaders is how little they have in common. What one swears by, another warns against. But one trait stands out; the willingness to risk.
- Larry Osborn
In every work a reward added makes the pleasure twice as great.
- Euripides, BC 480-406, Greek tragic play write
In the field of observation, chance favors the prepared mind.
- Louis Pasteur, 1822-1895, French chemist
There is no such thing as a man for all seasons. It takes a person for each.
- Unknown
Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing.
- Warren Buffett, Born 1930, American financier
One who condones evils is just as guilty as the one who perpetrates it.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1929-1968, American Civil Rights leader
Things always take more time than you planned.
- Murphy's Law
Things always take more time than you planned.
- Murphy's Law
The sign of an intelligent people is their ability to control emotions by the application of reason.
- Mayra Mannes, 1904-1990, American writer
Every time you have a task before you, examine it carefully, tack exact measure of what is expected of you. Than make your plan and, in order to execute it properly, create a method, never improvise.
- Marshal Ferdinand Foch, 1851-1929, French Field Marshal
The idea is that it's good for people to think outside the lines. If you don't do that, you don't survive.
- Peter B. Lewis, Born 1933, American Insurance Executive and Philanthropist
Praise, like gold and diamonds, owes its value to its scarcity.
- Samuel Butler, 1835-1902, English writer
A man must make his opportunity, as oft as he find it.
- Sir Francis Bacon,1561-1626, English essayist, philosopher, statesman
A strong leader makes decisions. Whether they are right or wrong, they get made, and they are clear. A weak executive dilly-dallies and gives false signals, leaving subordinates to charge off in different directions.
- Harvey Mackay, Born 1932, American businessman, author, columnist, motivational speaker
Don't try to microwave your vision. Instead, crock-pot your vision -- communicate it fully -- so that its full flavor is unmistakable when you share it with your people.
- John C. Maxwell, Born 1947, American author, speaker and leadership expert
The leader must have infectious optimism. . . .The final test of a leader is the feeling you have when you leave his presence after a conference. Have you a feeling of uplift and confidence?
- Field General Bernard Montgomery, 1887-1976, British military leader
Ideas become real at the point of action!
- Jane Stone, Producer of individually painted watercolor cards of original design and verse
It is not power that corrupts but fear. The fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it, and the fear If the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.
- Aung San Suu Kyi, Born 1945, Burmese pro-democracy political activist
If words are to enter men's minds and bear fruit, they must be the right words shaped cunningly to pass men's defenses and explode silently and effectually within their minds.
- J.B. Phillips, 1906-1982, Bible translator, clergyman
My specialty is being right when other people are wrong.
- George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, American poet, critic, writer, Nobel laureate, editor
People, like sheep, tend to follow a leader -- occasionally in the right direction.
- Alexander Chase, Born 1926, American Journalist, editor
The moment you stop learning, you stop leading.
- Dr. Rick Warren, Born 1954, founder and senior pastor of the 22,000 member Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.
- Bertrand Russell, British mathematician, philosopher, author, Nobel laureate
Precision of communication is more important, more important than ever, in our era of hair trigger balances, when a false or misunderstood word may create as much disaster as a sudden thoughtless act. - James Thurber, 1894-1961, American essayist, short-story writer, humorist, cartoonist

Remarks on Leadership from Commencement Speeches

Below are quotes by speakers at graduation ceremonies. I'm including high school and college selections. The links are to the source of the quote.

Remarks on Leadership from Commencement Speeches

Connecticut College - May 18, 2008: Today, we are sending you out into the world to be leaders - if we are ever going to live in a world that is as good as its promise, you are going to have to lead. I hope whatever you do, you do it with passion, purpose and principle.

Tavis Smiley - Public radio and television host, author, philanthropist and advocate

Leadership books for college students, courses, and programs in higher education.

Recommended by Darin Eich Ph.D. in a recent blog.

I came across an interesting blog in which Darin Eich,Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, lists and critiques Leadership Books for College Students, Courses and Programs in Higher Education. Below are the books reviewed, except
A Social Change Model of Leadership Development.

Read Dr, Eich's entire post. There are other interesting leadership posting there, too.

Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)

by Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, Timothy R. McMahon

Amazon Price: $32.50 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $35.00
Used Price: $20.89

The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition

by James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $29.95
Used Price: $14.00

The Leadership Challenge Workbook

by James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $14.95
Used Price: $6.09

Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence

by Daniel Goleman, Richard E. Boyatzis, Annie McKee

Amazon Price: $11.56 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $17.00
Used Price: $6.94

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students

by Marcy L. Shankman, Scott J. Allen

Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
List Price: $25.00
Used Price: $42.02

Other Sites for you may want to visit.

Below are links to other Avenue to Success related sites and interesting websites and blogs that may be of interest.

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12 competencies employers want from college grads: A good description of experiencing the second annual Leadership Summit presented by the University of Oregon. Gives some good ideas.
The three aspects of good leadership : The Practice of Leadership: Dr. Jay Conger Professor of Leadership Studies, Claremont McKenna College, discusses the following three aspects of great leadership, authenticity, branding and followership.
Leadership Skills: Tip Sheets - Holden Leadership Center: You've just been elected as a student leader; you're feeling great! And, at times, a bit scared, right? You've finally received the position that you've wanted for so long and perhaps you're experiencing a little bit of do
Be A Leader: required Leadership skills: The Indian National Congress Blogs has links to other interesting leadership and group topics.
Top 31 Motivation Hacks: Development for Conscious People
Leadership Program Innovation: Posted by Darin Eich Ph.D. Has a good review and links to leadership books for college students, courses, and programs in higher education.

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