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.)
