The document provides examples of leadership qualities exhibited by various historical figures through short anecdotes and quotes. Some of the key leadership qualities highlighted include charisma, commitment, communication, competence, self-discipline, drive, passion, vision, initiative, and pioneering spirit. The document aims to inspire readers to reflect on these exemplary leaders and develop their own leadership skills.

1. THE LEADERSHIP QUIZ
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2. CHARISMA
A woman once dined with two rival statesmen on
consecutive nights. When asked her impression of
them she said, “When I left the room after sitting
next to William, I thought he was the cleverest man
in England. But after sitting next to Benjamin, I
thought I was the cleverest woman in England”

3. COMMITMENT
When asked why he was working so diligently on a
dark corner of the Sistine Chapel that no one would
ever see, His simple reply was, “God will see”

4. COMMUNICATION
While announcing his run for the presidency in 1980,
he cast the vision for his campaign clearly and
simply saying, “At the heart of our message should
be five simple familiar words. No big economic
theories. No sermons on political philosophy. Just
five short words: family, work, neighborhood,
freedom, peace.”

5. COMPETENCE
What do these three men have in common?
The auto racer who set the world speed record at Daytona
in 1914
The pilot who recorded the highest number of victories in
aerial combat against the Germans in WW I
The secretary of war’s private adviser who survived a plane
crash and 22 days on a raft in the Pacific during WW II

6. SELF DISCIPLINE
Long after he had gained fame and fortune as the
greatest batsman in the world he continued to
build and perfect his skill. Through the war years he
lived a Spartan lifestyle going back to the pitches
at every possible opportunity. It is no surprise that
he was one of Australia’s most successful captain
and ended his career with a staggering average of
99.96

7. DRIVE
Kemmons Wilson had five children. Whenever he
vacationed, he took a real beating. Motels charged
$4 to $ 6 a night for a room plus $2 per child. It
tripled his bill. That made his Scottish blood boil.
He decided to do something about it. “Lets go home
and start a chain of family hotel,” he said to his
wife, “hotels with a name you can trust.”

8. PASSION
His passion for the equality and recognition of colored
people in the United States was unparalleled. He
fought for it with every sinew in his body till he
paid for this passion with his own life. His “I have a
dream” speech is till today considered as one of the
most influential public speeches ever made.

9. VISION
This former CEO of Pepsi and Apple Computers had
this to say about vision: “The future belongs to
those who see possibilities before they become
obvious”

10. “I never, ever thought of myself as a
businessman.
I was interested in creating
things
I would be
proud of.”

11. Our Mission
To develop and manage talent;
to apply that talent,
throughout the world,
for the benefit of clients;
to do so in partnership;
to do so with profit.

12. “You must be the
change you wish to see in
the world.”

13. “Before you can inspire with emotion, you
must be swamped with it yourself. Before
you can move their tears, your own must
flow. To convince them, you must yourself
believe.”

14. A man approached JP Morgan, held up an envelope, and said, “Sir, in my hand I
hold a guaranteed formula for success, which I will gladly sell you for $25,000.”
“Sir,” JP Morgan replied, “I do not know what is in the envelope, however if you
show me, and I like it, I
give you my word as a gentleman that I will pay you what you ask.”
The man agreed to the terms, and handed over the envelope. JP Morgan opened it,
and extracted a single sheet of paper. He gave it one look, a mere glance, then
handed the piece of paper back to the gent.
And paid him the
agreed-upon $25,000.

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18. CHARISMA
A woman once dined with two rival statesmen on
consecutive nights. When asked her impression of
them she said, “When I left the room after sitting
next to Mr. Willaim GLADSTONE, I thought he was
the cleverest man in England. But after sitting next
to Mr. Benjamin DISRAELI, I thought I was the
cleverest woman in England”

19. COMMITMENT
When asked why he was working so diligently on a
dark corner of the Sistine Chapel that no one would
ever see, His simple reply was, “God will see”
MICHAELANGELO

20. COMMUNICATION
While announcing his run for the presidency in 1980,
he cast the vision for his campaign clearly and
simply saying, “At the heart of our message should
be five simple familiar words. No big economic
theories. No sermons on political philosophy. Just
five short words: family, work, neighborhood,
freedom, peace.”
RONALD REAGAN

21. COMPETENCE
What do these three men have in common?
The auto racer who set the world speed record at Daytona
in 1914
The pilot who recorded the highest number of victories in
aerial combat against the Germans in WW I
The secretary of war’s private adviser who survived a plane
crash and 22 days on a raft in the Pacific during WW II
EDDIE RICKENBACKEN

22. SELF DISCIPLINE
Long after he had gained fame and fortune as the greatest
batsman in the world he continued to build and perfect
his skill. Through the war years he lived a Spartan lifestyle
going back to the pitches at every possible opportunity. It
is no surprise that he was one of Australia’s most
successful captain and ended his career with a staggering
average of 99.96
SIR DON BRADMAN

23. DRIVE
Kemmons Wilson had five children. Whenever he
vacationed, he took a real beating. Motels charged
$4 to $ 6 a night for a room plus $2 per child. It
tripled his bill. That made his Scottish blood boil.
He decided to do something about it. “Lets go home
and start a chain of family hotel,” he said to his
wife, “hotels with a name you can trust.”
HOLIDAY INN

24. PASSION
His passion for the equality and recognition of colored
people in the United States was unparalleled. He
fought for it with every sinew in his body till he
paid for this passion with his own life. His “I have a
dream” speech is till today considered as one of the
most influential public speeches ever made.
MARTIN LUTHER KING

25. VISION
This former CEO of Pepsi and Apple Computers had
this to say about vision: “The future belongs to
those who see possibilities before they become
obvious”
JOHN SCULLEY

26. “I never, ever thought of myself as a
businessman.
I was interested in creating
things
I would be
proud of.” —Richard Branson

27. Our Mission
To develop and manage talent;
to apply that talent,
throughout the world,
for the benefit of clients;
to do so in partnership;
to do so with profit.
WPP

28. “You must be
the
change you wish to see in
the world.”
Gandhi

29. “Before you can inspire with emotion, you
must be swamped with it yourself. Before
you can move their tears, your own must
flow. To convince them, you must yourself
believe.” —Winston Churchill

30. A man approached JP Morgan, held up an envelope, and said, “Sir, in my hand I hold
a guaranteed formula for success, which I will gladly sell you for $25,000.”
“Sir,” JP Morgan replied, “I do not know what is in the envelope, however if you
show me, and I like it, I
give you my word as a gentleman that I will pay you what you ask.”
The man agreed to the terms, and handed over the envelope. JP Morgan opened it,
and extracted a single sheet of paper. He gave it one look, a mere glance, then
handed the piece of paper back to the gent.
And paid him the
agreed-upon $25,000.

31. 1. Every morning, write a
list of the things that
need to be done that day.
2. Do them.
Source: Hugh MacLeod/tompeters.com/NPR

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