Attila The Hun Leadership Quotes

Effectiveness achieved by following the ‘Attila the Hun’ school of leadership theory is the exception rather than the norm,

We love to mock people behind their back, but most of us would frankly be unable to criticize Attila the Hun to his face if the opportunity presented itself.

Leaders are, therefore, caretakers of the interests and well-being of those and the purposes they serve.

There are few who will find shortcuts. There are simply rare opportunities to accelerate competence, and without paying the price, no matter how great or small, none will become prepared to lead others.

We cannot permit strong chieftains or groups of young Huns to attempt the founding of customs that serve only their purpose. Customs are of nations, not of individuals.

your greatness will be made possible through the extremes of your personality—the very extremes that sometimes make for campfire satire and legendary stories.

By their own actions, not their words, do leaders establish the morale, integrity and sense of justice of their subordinate commanders. They cannot say one thing and do another.

success is the result of hard work that overcomes all forms of disappointment and moments of discouragement. Success is not achieved through complex strategies. It is achieved only through conscientiously carrying out the duties of your office and exercising the responsibilities of leadership—nothing else will prevail.

A Hun without a purpose will never know when he has achieved it.

The consequence for not adequately training your Huns is their failure to accomplish that which is expected of them.