Basketball Quote by Morgan Wootten
“Leadership starts at the top.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching Clinic, 1978
Leaders must model the behavior they expect from others.
In simple terms: Leadership begins with example.
Key Takeaway
Lead by example.
Themes
integrity
responsibility
influence
Mood
determined
confident
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- corporate management
- sports teams
- nonprofits
- education
- government
Key Concepts
role modeling
ethical standards
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What example will you set now?
- How do you hold yourself accountable?
A Different Perspective
People may resist change despite strong leadership.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
