Michelle Obama Quotes

I never thought a role model should be negative.

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 like to be supportive and 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.

Yes, I do strive to be someone young women can look up to.

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.

I try to lead by example.

We need to offer great examples to our youth.

Children have more need of models than of critics.

Leaders create a sense of urgency. And along with that you have to create a sense of hope and a direction.

There is nothing worse for a leader than to see fear in people’s faces.

I do think we need heroes. It gives people hope and an example to follow.

I just want to lead by example.

Lead by example. Be better than those you despise.

When I was a little kid, I looked up to other people, so I hope that I can inspire little kids.

The big thing for me is to motivate people, even globally.

I'm all about being a role model to kids. I enjoy doing it, and I like putting smiles on kids' faces.

I don't think you can control people. I don't think you manage people. I think you give people a direction, you give them the resources, you lead by example. They get it right, you say, 'Atta girl.' And they get it wrong, you say, 'Not good.'

I want to be a role model for all young people.

I'm in a position where I can have an effect on young people. If people can take inspiration from me, that's great.

I really just think that we've got to have a positive influence on kids in general. And really understanding people are going to look up to me, so why aren't I doing something to be positive about it?

The best way for us to cultivate fearlessness in our daughters and other young women is by example.

Courage is contagious. If a leader shows courage, others get the idea.

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.