Believe Quote by Mary C. Gentile
“In short, we needed to shift our thinking and teaching about values-driven leadership from asking the question "What is the right thing to do?" to asking and answering the question "Once I know what I believe is right, how do I get it done?"”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Power of Purposeful Leadership", 2020
Leadership should move from merely identifying the right action to implementing it based on clear personal values.
In simple terms: Turn values into action.
Key Takeaway
Align belief with execution.
Themes
leadership
values
action
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- team management
- policy development
- personal goal setting
- organizational change
Key Concepts
ethical decision‑making
implementation
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your decisions?
- How do you bridge the gap between belief and execution?
A Different Perspective
It may underestimate external constraints that limit implementation.
