exemplary leadership Quotes

A leader’s most powerful ally is his or her own example.

You don't lead by lip service, you lead by example.

The most powerful leadership tool you have is your personal example.

I don't want us to have a president that we constantly have to be explaining to our kids, I know that's what the president did but you shouldn't do that. I don't want that. We actually had a president like that not long ago. It was really bad.

Leadership must be demonstrated, not announced.

So as far as leadership and patriotism goes, I think it's really important that those things have to take place. And I think he's the best Democratic candidate we've had since Bill Clinton. And that's coming from a Democrat.

A superior who works on his own development sets an almost irresistible example.

Authority and example lead the world.

There is no more powerful leadership tool than your own personal example.

Leaders set high standards. Refuse to tolerate mediocrity or poor performance.

We have good people. We have selfless people. We have great leaders.

As we have throughout this century, we will lead with the power of our example, but be prepared, when necessary, to make an example of our power.

If the title of a great man ought to be reserved for him who cannot be charged with an indiscretion or a vice, who spent his life in establishing the independence, the glory and durable prosperity of his country; who succeeded in all that he undertook, and whose successes were never won at the expense of justice, integrity, or by the sacrifice of a single principle--this title will not be denied to Washington.