Marshall Goldsmith Quotes

LeBron James has proven he can lead by example. My wish for LeBron is to understand the following: He's an exceptional leader because he leads by example. The next step on the road to Legend, which he's already on, is to trust he's the best player in the best system anywhere in basketball.

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

Those who lead by example and demonstrate passion for what they do make it much easier for their followers to do the same.

I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life.

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do.

Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people.

I lived to play basketball. Growing up as a kid, Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics were my favorite team. The way they played, the teamwork, the sacrifice, the commitment, the joy, the camaraderie, the relationship with the fans.

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

It's stunning to me what kind of an impact even one person can have if they have the right passion, perspective and are able to align the interest of a great team.

If Albert Einstein was right, Cal Ripken should have been a CEO or politician rather than a shortstop, because Ripken led by example over and over... and over again.

The only thing you can do to lead a crowd is prove your passion to them.

Example is leadership.

We've got to prove that we can lead, and I'm going to be all-in to help prove that.

One of the signs of natural leaders of men (and women) was their readiness to take the necessary pains to keep their followers with them.

When you see a guy play hard, it's kind of like you want to follow him.

The passion, toughness and determination that you display on a daily basis is an inspiration for myself and for all of my teammates and all the people that wear 'Cleveland' across their chest.

Anytime Tom Watson is on your team, you've won. His passion, professionalism, attention to detail, and leadership are unparalleled.

The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example.

Basketball to me is more than a passion or a paycheck - it is the tool I use to try to have an impact in the world.

All my coaching life, I am the same, always on the touchline, the same way. I am in the game all the time. I am focused.

Diego Costa always gives us physical and moral strength. He is a very important player for the character he transmits to the team, and his potential as a football player.

Kohli is a huge addition to the side not just because of his batting but with his attitude as well. He lifts everyone on the field. There is so much passion in his cricket.

I like to lead by people seeing me playing at certain level.

You see what type of player I am, and you see a lot of that in leaders. Hopefully, you lead from the front and, first and foremost, play well.

I bought into everything Coach K preached to us. His whole philosophy.