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Whether on the battle field or in the boardroom, the best leaders inspire greatness in others through their words and actions. Through the problems faced by nations and companies have changed over the years, the qualities that make an effective leader haven't.

We've collected some motivating words on what makes a great leader from some of history's most influential people from Napoleon to Eleanor Roosevelt.

Margaret Thatcher

Napoleon Bonaparte

Jeannette Rankin

Sam Walton

Eleanor Roosevelt

Faye Wattleton, president of Planned Parenthood

General George Patton

Booker T. Washington

Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator (D., N.J.)
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