I have made it a team rule that my players behave as gentlemen and dress as gentlemen. I wanted to end the popular conception that professional athletes were a bunch of roughnecks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Enforcing good behavior and dress codes can change how the public views a group.
- In plain terms
- Acting politely and dressing well improves public opinion.
- What can you take from it?
- Professional conduct shapes public perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does appearance affect respect?
- What rules shape your team's image?
Another view
Strict rules might feel restrictive to some.
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