Leadership Skill Developer Gifts

"OK, has anyone got a better idea?"

"Looks like we found the issue."

"This is a merit-based organization! Can't you see I’ve hired the very best and most qualified yes-men money can buy?"

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

'I hate leaving work when I feel I could have delegated more.'

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

How leaders fail

"I suppose just climbing the greasy pole is no longer an option..."

"I'm sorry, but we're looking for someone who's more likely to be followed than following."

'She hasn't advanced to figure eights yet.'

'Well, I must say I never thought team-building exercises could be such fun.'

Keeping all the balls in the air - skills

JOIN THE BOY SCOUTS HERE!, ''Trustworthy, friendly, loyal, helpful, kind, courteous, brave, thrifty, obedient and cheerful' -- This is going to look GREAT on my resume!'

"C'mon people! All for me and me for me!"

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."

"Still believe leaders are born not developed?"

'Leadership training.'

Dave realised that Clive didn't see problems,only 'challenges to be embraced'.

'Greetings and welcome to my new play called 'King Lear.' It's about delegation, succession, and decentralization.'

"Leadership is about more than delegating all of your work."

"What can we do about this leadership course,,," "I don't know,what do you think" "Isn't there anyone we could ask"

Performance Management: "We decided to get rid of the stick and just use the carrots."

"There goes the person that proved the Peter principal faster than anyone in history."

"Does 14 followers on Twitter count as 'leadership experience'?"

What it takes to be a leader.

Keys to Success: Focus, Alertness, Concentration...

Time to try something new.

We learn by doing

"I'm worried about my leadership ability. None of the board members follow me on Twitter."

"How learning curves feel... Before: Holy hell During: I'm not gonna make it! After: That wasn't so bad! The next time: Again?!!"

"Successful leadership involves more than just shouting at people."

"It takes a special supervisor to admit he's wrong. So far I can admit to being a special supervisor. I'm still working on the second part."

"Until we know more about the nature of the threat, we should stay calm and wash out hands to keep it from spreading."

"Damn it, Franklin - when will you learn to delegate."