Andrew Strauss Quotes

A leader does not deserve the name unless he is willing occasionally to stand alone.

It is the solemn obligation of a leader always to be a leader. Even when - perhaps especially when - you don't feel like being a leader.

For good or ill, I'm a person of leadership. I do my best. I don't dodge responsibility.

A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon himself the woe of the people. There are few men so foolish, hence the erratic quality of leadership in the world.

I want to tell you ladies and gentlemen, the actions that we took were not always easy. The actions that we took were not always popular. But when you get yourself in public office, you must lead, you must do what's necessary.

In the military, I learned that 'leadership' means raising your hand and volunteering for the tough, important assignments.

But I just think as a captain, everybody's different.

There is only one way to respond to the issue of leadership and that is to lead.

I've got that ruthlessness inside me. All good captains have to be able to say things like that - with good man-management skills.

We've got to stop pandering and start leading.

I learned at a very early age, listening to those around my family, that in order to be a commander, you had to walk your post.

I think I am capable of captaincy.

New Rule: Someone has to tell Francesco Schettino that embracing a callous policy of "every man for himself" doesn't make you a sea captain. It makes you the Republican nominee.

To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less.

Character in leadership is the most important balance for leadership. Without character, leaders have no safety. Leadership has no protection without character.

When placed in command, take charge.

Great presidents, and even those not so great, never complained about the hands they were dealt. Just the opposite. They assumed they were in the big chair to meet big challenges, no matter how difficult.

Somebody has to stand when other people are sitting. Somebody has to speak when other people are quiet.

Every team that I've played on, I've either been the captain or co-captain.

Who has not served cannot command.

Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them.

Being a role model is a privilege.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.

When a man assumes leadership, he forfeits the right to mercy.

A big part of leadership is just being comfortable with the fact that some decisions really are only yours.