Ann Reinking Quotes

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.

Coaches around the country are influencing the next generation of men in a positive way.

Everyone knows someone struggling in some kind of way. You are a role model to so many people, even if you don't realize it. Take someone under your wing. Show them the right way to do things.

Moms, you are the first and most influential role model in your girl's life. Use that power.

I love working with young people which to me is a big kick.

The first time someone called me a role model, I remember thinking, 'What does that mean?' But I feel aware of it when I'm reading scripts.

I enjoy being a role model for kids.

Every kid needs a mentor. Everybody needs a mentor.

It's easier than you might think to make a difference in a kid's life. There are no special requirements you have to have - you just kind of have to love the kids, and that comes naturally for me.

I would love to be a role model.

I want to be a role model.

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.

I fell in love with coaching. I loved interacting with young people, having the opportunity to make a tremendous impression on them.

Children have more need of models than of critics.

Leadership is service to others.

When you're put in a position to really affect young people who are going to run the world one day, if you're able to be in their life at a young age and make a positive impact, I think that's a beautiful thing.

I have never forgotten John Candy's generosity. He showed me how to be a gentle leader.

What matters about people is their magnetic leadership, their aptitude for helping those following in their footsteps, and their passion - how they choose to package that is their prerogative.

It's nice if I am called a role model, because I never thought that I would be a role model for anyone else.

You need somebody to open your eyes, to tell you there's things that you can do, and I had that person in Brian Marwood. I think if I'm where I am today, it's because of him.

I think a lot of people do see me as like a role model or as an ambassador.

Having seven kids, you love being in a position where you know how you act, what you say, and how you help someone can ultimately impact their long-term success or belief or confidence.

We didn't know we might become role models but it's good that we did because if you're put in a position like this, you should try to make a difference because a lot of kids today don't have role models.

I don't have a role model.

Some people shun the idea of role models but I think it's one of the most important things people have in life - role models, to look up to.