Cultivate Talent

“I measure my own success as a leader by how well the people who work for me succeed.” — Maria Shi

“Time spent understanding people is never wasted.” — Cate Huston

“Call others into leadership with you.”— Jacobia Solomon

Build Strong Teams

“Don’t hire a copycat of yourself. Look for people whose skills are the opposite of yours. Dare to emphasize your weaknesses.” — Diane Janknegt

“If the people you lead have lost their spark, try looking in the mirror.” — Susan Fowler

“Managers light a fire under people; leaders light a fire in people.”
― Kathy Austin

Let Others Shine

“Great leaders know when to step aside.” — Tara Jaye Frank

“When the best leader’s work is done the people say,
‘We did it ourselves.’” — Lao Tzu

“A true star shines her light on others. Be a star.” — Chloe Pink

Stand up for Your People

“Great managers fight for their people.” — Liz Brenner

“Brag about what your people and team are doing. Build them up and help them find their voice.” — Stephanie Matthews

“Be stubbornly committed to your team, but flexible in your leadership style.” — Jo Miller

Keep a Leaderly Mind-set

“Leaders don’t set out to climb the ladder. They rise by lifting others up.” — Jo Miller

“Always be the person you would want to work for.” — Liz Brenner

“Great leaders don’t set out to be leaders. They set out to make a difference.” — Jeremy Bravo

reformatted from : https://beleaderly.com/want-to-be-a-leader-not-a-manager-16-leadership-quotes/