Bigs Quote by Alan Ball
“I felt pride, wonderful pride, when I was captain. It was an honour to take over from Labby. Anybody who has ever captained a big club, which Everton are, will tell you it's a great honour.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Football Talk, 2004
Pride in leadership comes from honor and responsibility to a team.
In simple terms: Leading a team brings pride and duty.
Key Takeaway
Lead with honor, cherish responsibility.
Themes
leadership
pride
teamwork
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
motivational
ethical
When to use this quote
- sports coaching
- project management
- volunteer coordination
- military command
- family leadership
Key Concepts
management
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay humble while feeling proud?
- What responsibilities accompany leadership?
A Different Perspective
Pride can become arrogance if unchecked.
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