Mark Rutte Quotes

Everything rises and falls on leadership.

Leaders must lead.

Leadership doesn't amount to much unless you have followers.

I'm a leader.

Leadership is influence.

People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.

If you are in a position to influence someone, you are a leader.

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

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

Leadership is having the trust of the people are trying to lead.

Leadership—not salesmanship

I've put a lot of thought into being a leader.

I just want to be a leader.

I want to be the guy calling the shots.

I've always tried to be a leader.

All successful captains in the world have had long-term roles to make a difference.

Somebody has to take responsibility for being a leader.

All leaders share something in common. They feel they are the only ones who can do the job.

A leader is a person you will follow to a place you wouldn't go by yourself.

Leadership is a choice, not a position.

For me, leadership is making a difference. It's using your agency to bring about change.

Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power.

Leadership is one of the things I really strive to excel in in my life.

Leadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire team-mates and customers.

In politics, as in business, leadership is crucial.