Michelle Obama Quotes

All of us are mentors. You're mentors right here and now. And one of the things I've always done throughout my life, I have always found that person, that group of people that I was going to reach my hand out and help bring them along with me.

There's nothing better than having a positive impact on kids.

Every kid needs a mentor. Everybody needs a mentor.

Teachers have a chance to mold someone, inspire them. I hope all teachers realize that.

The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.

I am really looking forward to being a role model for girls.

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

Mentorship is critical for young people. Mentorship by others for my children is very high on my agenda.

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.

I want to inspire kids.

I like to give kids motivation and tell them my story.

The job of a leader today is not to create followers. It’s to create more leaders.

I know that people look at my life and ask, "How can I achieve some of those things?" So, I suppose in that sense, yes, I'm a role model. But I try to think of myself more as a mentor, as somebody who I hope young people feel comfortable approaching or writing to.

It takes leaders to grow other leaders.

Leaders attract potential leaders.

I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?

I look at tennis as a bit of a platform to hopefully touch lives and encourage people.

I think I can help others just by my example.

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

A good leader is one who can tell another how to reach his or her potential; a great leader is one who can help another discover this potential for him or herself.

I try to find, celebrate and teach leaders how to build platforms that will inspire others.

I feel like I have so many middle-aged women who look up to me.

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.

To me, the avocation of a teacher has something elevating and exciting. While surrounded by the young, one may always be doing good.