It’s the Holy Grail. The top of the mountain. The gold star. Everyone wants to be a winner.

Here are 10 quotes to inspire your journey to be a market leader (or stay one).

1. “A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others see.” Leroy Eimes
2. “Leadership is an action, not a position.” Donald McGannon
3. “Leadership is an ever-evolving position.” Mike Krzyzewski
4. “Those who let things happen usually lose to those who make things happen.” Dave Weinbaum
5. “Earn your leadership every day.” Michael Jordan
6. “Great leaders are not defined by the absence of weakness, but rather by the presence of clear strengths.” John Zenger
7. “Failure is not the opposite of success. Failure is, instead, part of success.” Jim Stovall
8. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Steve Jobs
9. “Look over your shoulder now and then to be sure someone’s following you.” Henry Gilmer
10. “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy

What are your favorite leadership quotes?