Frances Hesselbein Quotes

My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty, and I realize how central values like these have been to me throughout my life.

I think my uncle was probably the biggest influence in my life. We grew up in the same house, and he was just a really great, hard-working, honest, ethical person.

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

My version of a good role model is everything that I have strived to become over the years, as I have a deep desire to live an honest life and give relentlessly and openly to people who look up to me.

Being nice to everybody, saying hello to everyone in the room, signing every autograph; it was instilled in me at a very young age that this was what I was suppose to do. But I don't think it helps at all. I see more people who are rude or arrogant being rewarded - but, this way, I can put my head on the pillow at night.

Humility is a great quality of leadership which derives respect and not just fear or hatred.

Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home.

He was a great man, my granddad, a very calm, logical and methodical guy. I suppose I'm trying to be more like him as I get older.

A noble person attracts noble people, and knows how to hold on to them.

I admire people who just do the right thing, not looking to screw people up. I love all people.

I try to be kind to people, to treat them with respect. And I'm proud of that.

There is no respect for others without humility in one's self.

Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values.

Be honest, be kind, and share the love.

If there is one thing I have learned on this incredible journey we call life, it is this: the sign of a truly successful individual is humility.

Try and live your life the way you wish other people would live theirs.

We learned about dignity and decency - that how hard you work matters more than how much you make... that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.

It's all about humanity, humility, and integrity.

I value humor, kindness, and the ability to tell a good story far more than money, status, or the kind of car someone drives.

People should look up to me. Young kids. I am a good role model. I'll show them how men should really be. And kids can take note from that. I am a good role model. Lots of kids look up to me.

I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and sense of responsibility with or without religion.

Kindness, tolerance, integrity, modesty, generosity - these are attributes that events permit us. They are our holiday moods, and we are as proud of them as of the fine clothes we have hung away to wear on occasions.

I'm so tough and so bad, I can be humble and lift another guy up.

What I learned from Barack Obama the person is that you can be a great leader and a good person at the same time and that the way to be the best kind of leader is to be decent to the people around you.

I don't want to just be the best player. I want to be a great person, too.