If we're going to be authentic in our leadership, we will have to be willing to serve, and we have to be willing to suffer.

- James M. Kouzes

We have to recognize that however smart we are, we're not smarter than everyone else combined. . . . We can't lose sight of the fact that no matter …

- James M. Kouzes

There's nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can't clearly articulate why we're doing what we're doing.

- James M. Kouzes

A leader with integrity has one self, at home and at work, with family and with colleagues. He or she has a unifying set of values that guide choices…

- James M. Kouzes

Leaders encourage others to continue the quest and inspire others through courage and hope. Leaders give heart by visibly recognizing others' contrib…

- James M. Kouzes

The best way to lead people into the future is to connect with them deeply in the present.

- James M. Kouzes

Leadership is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow.

- James M. Kouzes

Only those leaders who act boldly in times of crisis and change are willingly followed.

- James M. Kouzes

If you think you're a leader and you turn around and no one is following you, then you're simply out for a walk.

- James M. Kouzes