Service Leadership Quotes

Leadership is for those who love the public good and are endowed and trained to administer it.

Leaders in all realms and activities of life knew that the power they had come to hold existed because they were responsible to serve the many, thus power was position of service.

The shortest distance to leadership is service.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

At the most fundamental level, it is an honor to serve - at whatever type or size of organization you are privileged to lead, whether it is a for-profit or nonprofit. It is an honor to serve. Starting from that foundation, it is important to have a compelling vision and a comprehensive plan.

Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.

Good customer service begins at the top. If your senior people don't get it, even the strongest links further down the line can become compromised.

You're serving. You're not a servant. Serving is a supreme art. God is the first servant. God serves men but he's not a servant to men. - Eliseo Orefice

Remember that mentor leadership is all about serving.