James Cameron Quotes

In both the world of fashion and politics, what's required to succeed is passion, dedication, and vision.

Leaders have two characteristics: first they are going somewhere, and second they are able to persuade other people to go with them.

Whenever I've directed something, there's this feeling of demand and focus that I like.

Leadership involves finding a parade and getting in front of it.

A director without a vision is a catastrophe.

One man with beliefs is equal to a thousand with only interests.

For me, the director is the most important thing. He is steering the boat. If you don't trust him, you won't be able to give him your all.

I like working with people who are passionate about what I'm doing. I'm super passionate about music, so I want to make sure my colleagues and people on my team are the same, as well. I'm a very hands-on artist, so I don't give my work to my team.

You can't force your will on people. If you want them to act differently, you need to inspire them to change themselves

Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.

I think when you make a movie, one of your main focuses as a director is to inspire everyone else to give their best. Like manipulation.

I get inspired with passion, I think. I get inspired by people who are just passionate, and it doesn't matter what they do or what they're passionate about.

I think that leadership more than anything is about setting a course and describing a vision for people.

When you're a director, you really live whatever you do.

I obviously take a lot of pride in what I do on the football field, because that has the ability to influence a lot of people. That puts smiles on people's faces. That gives people a pep in their step on Monday morning when they go back to work.

You can't inspire people if you are going to be uninspiring.

Nothing splendid was ever created in cold blood. Heat is required to forge anything. Every great accomplishment is the story of a flaming heart.

Motivation, passion, and focus have to come from the top.

Directing, I get all kinds of inspiration. It's working with people. It's a lot more fun.

Managers will tell people what to do, whereas leaders will inspire them to do it, and there are a few things that go into the ability to inspire.

Leadership is of the spirit, compounded of personality and vision

Leadership requires a blend of strategy, persuasion, inspiration and motivation. It is based on respect more than fear.

Leaders get people to do what they otherwise wouldn’t do.

It isn’t leadership if no one follows.

People will only follow you if they see you're ahead, are convinced you know the route, trust you, and want to get there too.