Lead By Example Quotes

John C. Maxwell Quote on Leading By Example

“People may teach what they know, but they reproduce what they are.”
John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

Beyond the Quote (160/365)

Let’s say you are driving and a friend is following you in a separate car, but to the same destination. While driving, you suddenly realize that you’ve made a wrong turn. You quickly think to yourself that there’s still time for your friend behind you to make the proper turn, so you stick your hand out the window and try to point them in the proper direction. Yet, rather than make the proper turn they still follow you in the wrong direction.

Don’t tell us how to act, show us.

“We habitually settle for less than our best; at work, in school, in our relationships, and on the playing field or race course. We settle as individuals, and we teach our children to settle for less than their best, and all of that ripples out, merges, and multiplies within our communities and society as a whole.” ~ David Goggins, Can’t Hurt Me

Be someone you would want your kids around.

How to treat people…

Be the reason somebody’s faith in humanity is restored.

Less talk, more walk.

Look harder or step up!

Unleash the fire within!

These three monkeys can teach you a lot about life and relationships:

“If you were a role model to millions of children who closely followed you and your life choices, how would you change your behavior? …What if only your own kids were noticing you and being affected?” ~ Gregory Stock, The Book of Questions

It doesn’t matter what everybody else is doing – be the change you wish to see in the world.

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” ~ Billy Graham

Today, be the first to profit!

“We are incapable of loving another unless we love ourselves, just as we are incapable of teaching our children self-discipline unless we ourselves are self-disciplined. It is actually impossible to forsake our own spiritual development in favor of someone else’s. We cannot forsake self-discipline and at the same time be disciplined in our care for another. We cannot be a source of strength unless we nurture our own strength. I believe that not only do self-love and love of others go hand in hand but that ultimately they are indistinguishable.” ~ Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled

Children learn what they live.

“[The Master] doesn’t glitter like a jewel… [but is] as rugged and common as a stone.” ~ Lao Tzu, Tao te Ching

“You have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs.” ~ Katherine Center, The Gifts of Imperfection

“The leader sees things through the eyes of his followers. He puts himself in their shoes and helps them make their dreams come true. The leader does not say, “Get going!” Instead he says, “Let’s go!” and leads the way. He does not walk behind with a whip; he is out in front with a banner.” ~ Wilfred Peterson, The Art of Living