I'll tell you what leadership is. It's persuasion and conciliation, and education, and patience.

But I noted with real satisfaction how well ex-footballers seemed to have leadership qualifications... I believe that football, perhaps more than any other sport, tends to instill in men the feeling that victory comes through hard - almost slavish - work, team play, self-confidence, and an enthusiasm that amounts to dedication.

Now I think, speaking roughly, by leadership we mean the art of getting someone else to do something that you want done because he wants to do it, not because your position of power can compel him to do it, or your position of authority.

The freedom of the individual and his willingness to follow real leadership are at the core of America's strength.

You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.

A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.