Quotes about Leading By Example

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.

Leadership sometimes demands more than verbiage. It requires visible acts.

Leadership is simply character in action.

Exemplary leaders know that if they want to gain commitment and achieve the highest standards, they must be models of the behavior they expect of others.

When leaders are doing their best, they Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart.

Leading by example is more effective than leading by command.

Example is more powerful than precept.

Example is the best precept.

You have to be strong for people when you don't wanna be strong. You have to be clean-showered, clean, clean-cut for people. You have to set an example.

I wanna be a coach on the floor.

One of the most important actions, things a leader can do, is to lead by example. If you want everyone else to be passionate, committed, dedicated, and motivated, you go first!

The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.

I took care not to be ostentatious (I detest snobs), but my style kind of dazzled my staff at the office. They were eager to follow my examples. I stressed the importance of making a good appearance, wearing a nicely pressed suit, well-polished shoes, hair combed, and nails cleaned. "Look sharp and act sharp," I told them. "The first thing you have to sell is yourself. When you do that, it will be easy to sell paper cups.

Watch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you.

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

Whether I'm captain or not, I always like to think that I lead by example anyway. I do the same things as I always do and try to help the group out.

I was always the captain of every club I played for, so I would expect to be somebody who put themselves forward.

I can understand the argument that the captain should always be there to lead from the front.

I was able to play for and captain my country.

I try to take myself as a leader, as a captain.

As far as carrying the American banner, you just do what's right for the kids.

I like to lead by people seeing me playing at certain level.

You need to walk the talk, because you can't expect your organization to behave a certain way that you're not willing to behave.

Respect was earned, not demanded, but dignity was taught by example.