George C. Marshall Quotes

I think the thing is resolving problems rather than letting them fester.

Failing to engage in conflict is a terrible decision, one that puts our temporary comfort and the avoidance of discomfort ahead of the ultimate goal of our organization.

The only thing you think of is that you are in the middle and that you've got to find a way to stop it.

You have to pick your battles on set.

The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.

My experience has taught me that in such a case a quick decision prevents bitterness.

I don't want to get into the blame game. That's not my job.

It is axiomatic in politics that the earlier one addresses a problem, the more the alternatives and the easier the solutions.

There is no conflict in the world that cannot be solved.

I've spent my life navigating through sensitive issues. Not wanting to upset people.

There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

I don't have problems with people, because if I do, I address it.

Conflict is always fun to play.

I'm a mediator by training and inclination.

I try to avoid conflict. I don't want people to be unhappy.

I have a different approach. I don't file lawsuits because I really don't care.

Conflict cannot survive without your participation.

But there is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled.

To govern is always to choose among disadvantages.

Sometimes you need conflict in order to come up with a solution. Through weakness, oftentimes, you can't make the right sort of settlement, so I'm aggressive, but I also get things done, and in the end, everybody likes me.

The secret to success is good leadership, and good leadership is all about making the lives of your team members or workers better.

My first choice was to work it out with Larry Brown. I needed Larry and I gave him 50 million bucks. This is a situation that I'm in and I'll handle it and I'll make it work.

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.

Don't find fault, find a remedy.

The best way to solve problems and to fight against war is through dialogue.