160 Leadership Resilience Quotes to Help You Win

160 Resilient Leaders Quotes to Help You Thrive In Society

1. “The best way to prepare yourself mentally for adversity is to expect it and accept it, then do what you need to do when it happens.”
2. There can be no real happiness without some measure of success or achievement; but there can be true greatness only by overcoming failure.”
3. “Failure is something we all have to experience at one time or another, and the key is how we handle it.”
4. “When things don’t go your way, you shouldn’t feel guilty or depressed, because you’ve been given the opportunity to learn from your mistakes and improve upon them.”
5. “If you’re always on the look out for failure, you’ll never succeed in life.”
6. “Always remember that everyone has bad days, even those people considered successful professionally.”
7. “Successful people fail far less often than unsuccessful people.”
8. “You can’t make someone else change. You can assist in making changes, but ultimately the person responsible for change needs to make the decision to change.”
9. “It’s good to have goals, but it’s better to accomplish them.”
10. “Rock bottom became the solid foundation in which I rebuilt my life.”
11. “Never give up hope, but don’t let your hope blind you either.”
12. “Don’t set an impossible goal. Realize that if you achieve half of your goals, you will be happy with yourself.
13. “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.”
14. “No matter where you are in life, if you keep moving forward, you will eventually arrive somewhere.”
15. “We are not failures until we stop trying.”
16. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass... It’s about learning to dance in the rain!”
17. “Every day brings challenges. But they aren’t just obstacles—they’re opportunities to grow.”
18. “A leader may lose, but he wins the game.”
19. “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”
20. If you are doing what you love, you will never work a day in your life.
21. “Resilient people know that they cannot control everything around them, but they choose to move forward anyway.”
22. I wish I could say that I was born with perfect composure, but I wasn’t. Nor did I inherit it from my parents, nor did it come naturally. It came through years of practice and hard work.”
23. “Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”
24. “I’d like to be remembered as a man who tried to live each day as though it were his last.”
25. “A truly great leader doesn’t lead followers; he leads himself.”
26. “Happiness does not depend upon outward conditions; it depends solely upon the inward dispositions of the mind.”
27. “It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
28. In order to overcome the difficulties of life, we must learn to see our setbacks as lessons, and use them to our advantage instead of letting them defeat us.
29. “Great leaders take risks. They challenge themselves so that others can follow.”
30. “The essence of leadership is getting results while being effective within the context of the culture.”
31. “The most difficult thing in the world is to break free from the chains of habit and custom.”
32. “It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
33. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
34. “Everything you want is already inside you–you just haven’t looked inside yet.”
35. “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
36. “To master any subject requires constant study, effort, and discipline.”
37. “The greatest strength comes from knowing when to hold back and when to push ahead.”
38. “Nothing worth having ever comes easy.”
39. “When you feel frustrated or stressed out, think how much worse it would have been without you. You made it possible for everyone else to succeed.”
40. “You don’t always get what you want in this world – but you sure as hell end up with something.”
41. “Success is measured in how well you manage failure, not how few mistakes you make.”
42. “We all fail at some things. The trick is to pick ourselves up quickly, dust off, and try harder next time.”
43. “There is no real test of courage except one: to continue despite these doubts and fears because you believe wholeheartedly in what you are trying to accomplish. This is true courage — and it is one of the best ways to achieve your goals in life.”
44. “To be successful means to create opportunities for oneself, to meet challenges and rise above them without losing sight of where you started from. To be successful means to help other people in their struggles and become part of their success.
45. “Always keep your eyes on the goal and never lose sight of it, even if that seems impossible. Keep pressing toward it with relentless determination. Keep reaching for the stars and you will eventually reach them.”
46. “A leader doesn’t lead by force of personality alone but rather enables his followers to find their way in the dark.”
47. “No matter how small, every step counts. No matter how short, every stride brings you closer to your destination. Every moment is a chance to grow stronger.”
48. “Don’t look at the path; look at the person walking the path. A good leader makes those around him better.”
49. “Never let excuses stand between you and what you want. Never quit until you’ve found the answer. Always know why you’re doing what you do, and know that you’ll never change unless you first change your mind.”
50. “If there was anything you wanted to do badly enough, you’d find a way to do it. If there was anything you couldn’t stand, you’d find a reason not to do it.”
51. “If you are going through hell, keep going!”
52. “One day at a time, one hour at a time. Don’t be so eager to finish everything today that you don’t start anything tomorrow.”.”
53. “Your reputation is the most valuable thing you can own. It is the only asset that nobody can take away from you.”
54. “You may be surprised at how much the little things add up to over time. You won’t know the truth about yourself, though, until you stop taking what others say and do personally.”
55. “I am a very positive thinker! I tend to see the glass half full instead of half empty. When life gets hard, I like to remind myself that ‘life throws curve balls’. I am pretty resilient and determined, so I just keep moving forward with a smile on my face.”
56. “Sometimes, you need to go out into the wilderness to find the answers you seek.”
57. It’s okay to admit you don’t know everything. It’s also important to realize that many people are willing to teach you new skills or share knowledge they have acquired. These relationships can be very rewarding.
58. “Everyone has an opinion about leadership, but no one knows what it really takes. Leadership isn’t a title, position, or job description. Leadership is something each of us must discover for ourselves. The more we understand who we are and what we bring to any situation, the easier it becomes to lead effectively.”
59. The greatest leaders inspire greatness in others and recognize that nothing great happens overnight, but only one step at a time.
60. “As long as you stay focussed on what you want, then all else will follow naturally.”
61. “We spend too much time focusing on our problems, when what we should be doing is living our lives.”
62. “When it comes to leadership, everyone wants to believe they have some special power to influence events and make things happen. But this isn’t true. We all have roles to play, and you cannot play a role without being part of the team.”
63. “Be humble and open-minded. Be prepared to learn. And remember: Success is a journey, not a destination.”
64. “Successful leaders see themselves as servants, not masters. They are always ready to sacrifice personal interests to serve someone else.”
65. “Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t try. Try to fail faster than other people succeed. Fail often enough and luck favours the prepared mind.”
66. “The best leaders are those who embrace change and encourage others to do the same; they challenge existing ways of thinking, they question traditional beliefs, and they constantly look to improve their own performance and the performance of others.”
67. I’m sure I’ve failed millions of times in my life... but each time I failed, I got back up again and kept trying till I succeeded.”
68. A leader is a person who organizes and guides his or her group toward common goals and objectives by using mutual respect, cooperation and trust.
69. “Leaders have to be able to listen better than anyone because there is no way to predict what your followers are going to throw at you next.”
70. “To become a great leader, you have to realize that everyone is looking for someone who can inspire them. To inspire others means giving them hope and purpose–something they might never get anywhere else.
71. “If you’re really interested in becoming a good leader, start acting like one. Do the right thing even if no one is watching.”
72. “It doesn’t matter how smart you are. It matters how wise you act.”
73. “Never give up! Never surrender!”
74. “When in doubt, don’t do anything. This is probably the most difficult type of decision you’ll ever face, so just stand still and let the answer come to you.”
75. “Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.”
76. There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who work hard, and those who don’t.
77. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
78. “You can’t control everything, so why bother? Better to focus on what you can control and leave the rest to fate.”
79. “Every day that passed was another chance to prove myself worthy of leading others.”
80. “The essence of leadership is helping others rise to new levels of performance.”
81. “Most of us live under the delusion that we’d be perfectly fine if we had someone else’s job — someone else’s responsibility. The truth is, most of us wouldn’t know where to begin with another person’s job or responsibility – and we certainly wouldn’t enjoy it.”
82. “Take risks, take chances, and dare to fail! These three things are essential if you want to achieve success.”
83. “Leaders set an example for others to follow.”
84. “Leading is not about making decisions; it’s about getting out of the way and letting others lead.”
85. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
86. “What makes a leader? A man who has learned to listen to others and to speak up only when he has something important to contribute.”
87. “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.”
88. “No matter how many hours you put into being a leader, unless you believe in yourself and your ability to make a difference, all you will accomplish is wasted effort.”
89. “We can only truly learn from our mistakes after we’ve made them.”
90. “Realize that every single person you meet will either help to advance you or hold you back. Choose the former and move forward. You cannot afford to waste time on people whose energy drains you instead of energizing you.”
91. “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some sort of battle.”
92. The ultimate test of a leader is whether he leaves behind him a legacy of love and courage for future generations to emulate.
93. “A true leader stands tall, stays calm and listens more than talks.”
94. “A leader should always encourage his team members to strive for excellence, but when they fail, he shouldn’t point fingers at anyone but himself.”
95. “In order to succeed, you must first decide to try.”
96. “Remember that you are responsible for your own actions, they aren’t those of others.”
97. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down.”
98. “I have learned from my mistakes, but I refuse to accept them as truths.”
99. “Great leaders don’t wait for conditions to change; they create the environment their followers will thrive in.”
100. When faced with adversity, remember that there is no substitute for hard work.”
101. “The greatest gift one can give another is knowledge.”
102. “It takes great strength to admit we were wrong.”
103. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”
104. “Sometimes we need to step outside the box in order to see clearly.”
105. “We may think that we’re living our lives, but actually we just exist. And then one day, while existing, we suddenly realize that we’re alive!”
106. “Failure is not fatal; failure is merely an opportunity to begin again better next time.”
107. “Success requires passion, discipline and perseverance. But above all, it requires self-confidence.”
108. There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility lies in being superior to your former self.”
109. “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is simply going ahead despite fear. Because sometimes fear leads us to lack confidence.”
110. “In order for your goals to come true, you must be willing to sacrifice what you want now in order to get it later.”
111. You never lose by giving up, because life isn’t worth living without trying.
112. “Leadership means doing the right thing even though nobody is watching.”
113. Don’t be afraid to leave the comfort zone; it’s where growth happens.
114. “The worst part about losing is that it makes winning look so much easier.”
115. “What do you stand for? What values guide you? How do you lead?”
116. “Every leader has his time to shine, and mine came today.”
117. “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.”
118. “People often overestimate what they can do in seven days and underestimate what they can do in ten years.”
119. “Only when you know who you are, can you become who you might be.”
120. “Your character is determined by the way you face life’s inevitable uncertainties.”
121. “Letting go of the past allows you to embrace the present and plan for the future.”
122. “As long as you keep moving forward, you’ll find a new horizon every day.”
123. “If you have the courage to take risks, you won’t regret the opportunities you miss out on.”
124. “To achieve extraordinary things, you must dream beyond your capabilities.”
125. “Be careful of people who use success as a defense against admitting they failed.”
126. “Take responsibility for your failures, but learn from yours.”
127. “No matter how tough or impossible it seems, if you stick to your beliefs, keep working hard, and believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything.”
128. “The best kind of leadership is the kind that inspires everyone around you to follow your example.”
129. “Always set high standards for yourself and maintain them. If you lower your expectations, you’ll be surprised at how well you perform.”
130. Leadership is stepping into the unknown, leaving the old behind, and taking action toward a goal.
131. “How will I ever know unless I try?”
132. “I am a firm believer that the most important lessons in life are learned through the mistakes we make.”
133. “It’s easy to change direction; it’s harder to decide whether to turn left or right.”
134. “A person with a vision sees the invisible, solves problems others don’t see, and accomplishes more than others can imagine.”
135. “I’m willing to walk down any road so long as it gets me closer to my dreams.”
136. “All great leaders understand that only by making decisions based solely on their own personal convictions can they truly lead.”
137. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths taken, but by the moments that took our breath away.”
138. “We all have trouble seeing the truth and hearing the voice inside our heads telling us otherwise. But we’re fortunate enough to experience the truth once every few months.”
139. “Sometimes the answer comes in a different form than you expect.”
140. “Never let adversity defeat you. Adversity is temporary. Victory is forever.”
141. “Great leaders don’t wait until everything is perfect before moving ahead. They jump and take calculated risks.”
142. “If someone tells you something is easy, tell him he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
143. “There is no substitute for hard work. The only thing worse than being lazy is getting good grades while being lazy.”
144. “You can never reach your destination without first deciding where you want to go.”
145. “A leader leads because his team has the courage to step up and do what needs to be done.”
146. “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.”
147. “Leaders recognize when others are ready to quit; they pick them up and help them move forward.”
148. “When you do what you love, money follows.”
149. “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract.”
150. “We can either sit back and watch the world pass us by or we can get off our duffs and make this world a little bit better.”
151. “Don’t just talk about wanting to succeed, prove it.”
152. “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve great feats.”
153. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
154. “The greatest rewards come from doing what you were born to do.”
155. “Resilience is the ability to bounce back after hitting rock bottom.”
156. “A man who stands for nothing falls for anything.”
157. The hardest part of building a business isn’t creating the product – it’s convincing people to buy it!
158. “The future belongs to those who build it, not those who lament over its existence.”
159. “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
160. “In a time of uncertainty, remember why you started out.”

Final Thoughts

There’s no doubt that building resilience is key if you want to be successful in life. I hope that these quotes about resilience has helped you to improve your leadership effectiveness and increase your self-confidence.

Best of luck!