Mickie James Quotes

I like coaching.

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

But I don't really see myself as a role model. I'm not a dictator, or someone who wants to be adored!

I would never think of myself as a role model.

Most of my job and most of what I do is to mentor people. There are a lot of people I work with that I don't have investments in.

I don't think of myself as a role model.

I'm queen of mentorship.

I never wanted to become a coach.

Anytime you can help a younger player out that's what you're supposed to do.

It's nice if I am called a role model, because I never thought that I would be a role model for anyone else.

I like being a role model - people have told me that I am a role model for empowered women, but I don't see myself that way.

I like coaching a lot.

You don't forget how to coach.

Many people have told me I could be a coach, but it doesn't appeal.

The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the way.

I try to find, celebrate and teach leaders how to build platforms that will inspire others.

It's just like being a father; you got to show them love and you got to show them the path. I don't like this role-model stuff, though.

One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.

I am supposed to set an example to young players.

The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.

I enjoy being a role model for kids.

You ask yourself, 'What do you want your legacy to be?' I'm content at this point to say, 'Those who follow me.' Romeo Crennel, Bill Belichick, Sean Payton, to name a few. I think I've got a pretty good group, so far.

Every kid needs a mentor. Everybody needs a mentor.

There is a difference between giving directions and giving direction.

Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.