Brian Lara Quotes

Being a role model is a privilege.

On the pitch, I have always had that responsibility to lead the team. But, of course, when you are captain, players, especially the young ones, they look at you more for the things you do on and off the pitch. But I have always been a very calm person.

Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

I try to lead by example, being conscious of others and being responsible.

I'm a role model.

You lead with direction, and you try to lead by example. I try to be there when things are not good and obviously share the spoils of success.

I realize that as the quarterback, you have to assume some sort of leadership role because you have to talk in the huddle on every play, and you're essentially giving out orders to the team. But in my mind, I have to prove myself on the field before I can start asserting a leadership role.

I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

During my time as England captain I have always been both helpful and direct in my communications with the ECB.

But I just think as a captain, everybody's different.

There is only one way to respond to the issue of leadership and that is to lead.

Leadership is about vision and responsibility, not power. And I try to model that in all of my interactions.

I've put a lot of thought into being a leader.

I'm used to the natural role of a quarterback where everyone looks to you.

The leadership of Christine Rampone goes without saying. She is the definition of a what a leader is.

I've been very fortunate that I've played under a lot of very good captains.

I would say I'm not like the loudest guy, but I lead by example, and I just make sure all my teammates are on the same page and that they know that everybody has a job to do.

If there is such a thing as good leadership, it is to give a good example. I have to do so for all the Ikea employees.

Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

Athletes know kids look up to them, and it's important for athletes to be responsible.

Leadership is possible in all different ways, and in all different areas of life. Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.

David Bruce, I think, is one of the outstanding persons for whom I've ever worked. He had a sense of balance. He was interested in everything that went on in the Embassy. He delegated authority, but at the same time when you needed the Ambassador's help on anything, you could go to him, and he would immediately respond.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

I think trust is primarily built through relationships, and it's important because it's the foundational currency that a leader has with his team or his followers.