Claudia Christian Quotes

Gotta watch out for directors.

When you're the director, you kinda do all the work.

When you are captain, you are never speaking for yourself.

David Bruce, I think, is one of the outstanding persons for whom I've ever worked. He had a sense of balance. He was interested in everything that went on in the Embassy. He delegated authority, but at the same time when you needed the Ambassador's help on anything, you could go to him, and he would immediately respond.

Being a leader doesn't mean you are the guy who runs things.

You always hear about delegation, but people make the mistake of delegating and not following up. I give authority, but I stay in touch. Otherwise it doesn't work.

I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.

I don't have a directorial overview, which sometimes is very helpful.

He isn't a real boss until he has trained subordinates to shoulder most of his responsibilities.

But I just think as a captain, everybody's different.

One of the gratuities about being a director is that you can volunteer yourself out of difficult details.

If you want to lead, you have to heed.

Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.

I'm surprised sometimes at the responsibilities you have as a director.

I miss being the focal point of the team - the guy everyone looks to for decisions. And guidance.

I think an owner needs to be present. When an owner is not present that's when things tend to go awry.

I'm used to the natural role of a quarterback where everyone looks to you.

Being a boss has been one of the greatest privileges and challenges of my life.

Part of being a leader means knowing who you can go after and who you should pat on the butt.

I think I am capable of captaincy.

I have never been afraid of being in charge, whether I have been coach, manager or caretaker.

I think associate director jobs are the best in the world, because you can do what you want and not have to take responsibility for it!

Adam Szalai and Kerem Demirbay always keep an eye on me and make sure I'm doing the right things.

I rely on my directors, a lot. I love being directed.

You're either coaching it or allowing it to happen.