Leadership is one of the most observed and least understood phenomena on earth. — James MacGregor Burns
Leadership, in short, is power governed by principle, directed toward raising people — James MacGregor Burns
Woodrow Wilson called for leaders who, by boldly interpreting the nation’s conscience, — James MacGregor Burns
“Teachers”… treat students neither coercively nor instrumentally but as joint seekers of — James MacGregor Burns
The ultimate test of practical leadership is the realization of intended, real — James MacGregor Burns
In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns — James MacGregor Burns
Leaders are not pale reflectors of major social conflicts; they play up some, play down others, ignore still others. — James MacGregor Burns
A revolution is an act of violence whereby one class shatters the authority of another. — James MacGregor Burns
That people can be lifted into their better selves is the secret of transforming leadership. — James MacGregor Burns
Divorced from ethics, leadership is reduced to management and politics to mere technique. — James MacGregor Burns
