Quotes about Behavior

Psychologist William James said, That which holds our attention determines our action. In other words, your behavior follows your attitude. The two cannot be separated. As author LeRoy Eims says, How can you know what is in your heart? Look at your behavior.

It has been said that you don't really know people until you have observed them when they interact with a child, when the car has a flat tire, when the boss is away, and when they think no one will ever know. But people with integrity never have to worry about that. No matter where they are, who they are with, or what kind of situation they find themselves in, they are consistent and live by their principles.

Example is not the main thing in influencing others . . . it is the only thing.

First we form habits, but then our habits form us.

if you want people to act right toward you, you act right toward them. And many times you'll change them.

Good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results; bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results.

Good actions represent the dividing line between words and results.

Behavior that is rewarded is behavior that will continue.

People cannot perform in a way inconsistent with the way they see themselves.

Social influence doesn't become leadership influence until the people following change their behavior and take action as a result of the interaction with the influencer.

Just as personal values influence and guide an individual's behavior, organizational values influence and guide the team's behavior.

There's only one thing more contagious than a good attitude—and that's a bad attitude.