High School

Leaders by Example Testimonials

  • "We believe the Leaders by Example program is a wonderful tool that creatively teaches high school students to conduct themselves in a professional, courteous manner."
    • —Dawn B. Johnson Executive Director, Louisiana Retailers Association

  • "I took away from your presentation that manners aren't just etiquette and being nice. It's doing what's right because you want to be the best."
  • "When I heard the phrase 'humble confidence,' a thrill went through me."
  • "What I enjoyed about your presentation was that you joyfully demonstrated what you were teaching."
  • "You inspired me so much, you practically changed my life. By giving your speech and your lovely song, my whole attitude has changed. "
  • "I now know that by using manners I show respect to others."
  • "Your presentation motivated me to do what is right and get my education."
  • "Before I turned out my bedside lamp on the night after you spoke, I paused to meditate on the phrases you used in the handout to describe humble confidence."
  • "To know someone you don't know loves you puts a smile on my face. That's what you did. That day stated off a little rough for me, but when I heard you speak and sing, I just had to get over my bad day. To see how much energy and how happy you were made me realize that being mad is not going to get me anywhere."
  • "You are the person who opened my eyes to see that being rude doesn't get it. I have to treat others the way I want to be treated and I really do thank you."
  • "I took away from your presentation that manners aren't just etiquette and being nice. It's doing what's right because you want to be the best."
  • "We needed to know that manners are very important. Manners can take you far in life. Without manners you won't be able to get anywhere."