Leigh Steinberg Quotes

The most important thing is how you are as a person, and then like a professional person.

The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous.

When I'm at work, I do try and embody it as much as possible.

For me, call me what you want, as long as I'm working.

Every night I go over what I did in the day, in ethical or moral terms. Have I treated people properly? Did I tell the truth?

I just try to do my best and make the best judgments I can.

What I am doing; how I am being as I am doing it; and does it bring honor to my community? What is the lesson in what I am doing? And most importantly, am I having fun?

In life, you don't judge people on how they are at home, you judge them on how they are at work.

I'm a peaceful person once work ethic is established.

You have to act like a responsible professional in the industry regardless of your age.

I approach every role with the same commitment because I'm being paid for it. To not do so would be unethical.

You can't have integrity for breakfast, but try and keep it because it is perhaps the single most important word that defines not just writers but all human beings.

My power for good, whatever it may, would be gone if I didn’t try to live up to the doctrines I have tried to preach.

In my 39 years in the military, I have learned that you are not a profession just because you say you are. You have to earn it and re-earn it and re-evaluate it from time to time.

I really try my best to be the person I want other people to be.

Throughout my life and career, I have continually been impressed with the importance of integrity - whether it was growing up as a Boy Scout, working in one of my first jobs as a university janitor, or being a leader in a Fortune 500 company.

There's always going to be a gap between what you believe and what you actually do, regardless of what your background is.

I strongly believe in work ethics and when certain people do not follow the procedures, I'd rather step back and weigh my options.

Our organisation and culture is based on professionalism and values. I think my children reflect both.

Never be associated with someone you can't be proud of, whether you work for him or he works for you

You have the quality of your work and the integrity with which you do it.

I take work very seriously and telling the truth in my job and professionalism.

I was not so committed to financial success that I was willing to abandon my principles and priorities. One of the most visible examples of this is our decision to close on Sunday.

My parents taught me that work ethic is one of the most important keys in life, and I believe it.

Better to just be real. Show up and do your job and be a nice person.