Andy Stanley Quotes

Leadership is anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of others.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

A leader leads by example not by force.

I give people what they want in the hope that they will begin to want what I want to give them!

Don't let that 'mom' word fool y'all... Her being my biggest critic was the best thing for me, actually.

To be a leader you must be able to create positive change.

When you were made a leader you weren't given a crown, you were given the responsibility to bring out the best in others.

Constant, gentle pressure is my preferred technique for leadership, guidance, and coaching.

We love to receive praise, but usually we're not certain what message, precisely, we should take from it. On the other hand, when someone points out our flaws, we realize immediately that something needs to change.

Getting comments like that from even the young people at the shows who probably aren't singers, the girls who just tell me that I'm an inspiration to them, for one reason or another.

I don't judge people. I don't even judge people on 'The Voice.' I'm a coach. I'm there for constructive criticism and to aid and abet and discover new talent.

Leaders should always expect the very best of those around them. They know that people can change and grow.

Transformed people transform people.

The right quote can inspire people to change their ways.

I think there's a lot to be learned from your teammates and older guys around you. And there are many ways to lead. You don't have to change your personality to be a leader.

I have spent a lifetime watching kids make mistakes because they were not trained or well led or properly motivated to do well. I never faulted the kids; rather, I saw opportunity to train, to motivate, to improve leadership - not to punish the individual.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

We lead by influence. That is what good leadership is about.

There is only one way to respond to the issue of leadership and that is to lead.

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

Much of my life has been a devotion to a simple expression: you can Lead Without a Title.

I have been tremendously impacted and influenced by my coaches. It's nice to play for people that are going to support you.

Unless and until you inspire the people, you will not get results. Imposition will never give you the results. Inspiration will always give you the results.

Unai's very positive and always telling you to express yourself, but also he's got that thing where he'll tell you if you do something wrong.

My mother is very positive and encouraging and nurturing, as a mother should be. She's my auditioning partner. She says when it's not good enough; she says when I'm ready.