Matthew Lewis Quotes

Remember that the essence of authority is that people willingly follow your lead.

I don't mind following good leaders.

I get a lot of advice from Mark Harmon, and I take it all to heart because I respect the heck out of him.

If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully.

I've always respected the authority figures in my life, including my coaches.

I trust my brother and my dad. They know my capabilities and my skills. If they tell me to do something, they know best.

Undertaker was always a leader in the dressing room, always a man's man. No one ever doubted what he said because his word was good. He was a guy that set the dressing room standard. If you had an issue or personal problem, you could go to Undertaker and he would help you.

I'm one of those people where, if I get a piece of advice from someone I look up to and respect, I'll really listen to it.

I rely on my directors, a lot. I love being directed.

A leader is a person you will follow to a place you wouldn't go by yourself.

Teachability and trust always leads to total obedience.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.

Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.

Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.

We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.

But I know I have a son who doesn't listen to anything I say and if he hears the same thing from someone else, sometimes it has a little more impact.

People look for their leadership to lead.

Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.

He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.

When Steven Spielberg thinks you're the one, then I'll do anything. If you want me to put a dead horse on my head, I'll do it.

Authority must be respected and chosen wisely.

The time will come, without my seeking it, that my words will almost serve as law. If I ask a certain thing, it will be done. If I don't want something, it will not be done.

It isn't worth trying to lead if your people won't follow.

King's entreaties are commands.

Trust your leaders and you will enjoy the fruits of your obedience.