Behave Quote by Steve Kerr
“It seems to me as I reviewed the literature that, with few exceptions, the more confident were the prescriptions about how to behave with ethics and integrity, the further removed was the author from the life and work of the everyday manager.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sports Ethics Forum, 2021
Overly confident ethical prescriptions often detach from everyday managerial realities, reducing their practical relevance.
In simple terms: Confident ethics advice can be out of touch with daily work.
Key Takeaway
Seek grounded, realistic ethical guidance.
Themes
ethics
leadership
practicality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
professional
When to use this quote
- corporate training
- team meetings
- policy drafting
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
integrity
decision‑making
managerial behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ethics be made more applicable?
- What examples show theory vs. practice gaps?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may ignore nuanced situations.
