9 Quotes for Leaders who Inspire

9 Quotes for Leaders who Inspire was first published in The Busy Lifestyle Magazine.

1. Benjamin Franklin

1706–1790

Benjamin Franklin was a renowned polymath and a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. He is better known as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

2. Peter Drucker

1909–2005

Peter Drucker, known as “the founder of modern management”, was a leader in the development of management education. He invented the concept known as management by objectives.

3. Isaac Asimov

1920–1992

A writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, Isaac Asimov was a prolific science fiction writer (Galactic Empire series, Robot series, and the most famous: The Foundation series).

4. Confucius

551–479 BC

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher. His philosophy, known as confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.

5. Simon Sinek

Born 1973

Simon Sinek is an author, motivational speaker and marketing consultant. He holds a BA in cultural anthropology and is the author of four books including the 2009 best seller Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.

6. Helen Keller

1880–1968

Helen Keller was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.

7. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1749–1832

Goethe was a German writer and statesman. His works include poetry; prose and verse dramas; memoirs; an autobiography; treatises on botany, anatomy, and colour; and four novels.

8. Ken Blanchard

Born 1939

Ken Blanchard is an American author and management expert. His extensive writing career includes over 60 published books, most of which are co-authored books. His most successful book, The One Minute Manager, has sold over 13 million copies and been translated into many languages.

9. Michael Porter

Born 1947

Michael Porter is known for his theories on economics, business strategy, and social causes. He is the author of 18 books and numerous articles including Competitive Strategy, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Advantage of Nations, and On Competition.