Roland Joffe Quotes

Ministers do not function well when they are unsure of their authority or of their standing with the Leader [ the Prime Minister]

The confidence and respect shown by my countrymen in calling me to be the Chief Magistrate of a Republic holding a high rank among the nations of the earth have inspired me with feelings of the most profound gratitude.

I have never thought it necessary to patronize the American people.

I've definitely gotten to the point where we get to the venue, and people know that I'm in charge of the band.

Being the leader of a division is a pressure, but it's one that I feel I am ready for.

In my eyes, Joe Gibbs could do no wrong.

I generally have confidence in my directors.

A captain has to be able to look a player in the eye before he starts his run-up or goes out to bat.

A leader who is confused or confusing causes too much anxiety, and a leader who is too controlling is revealing more insecurity and a lack of leadership.

You always want to know you have somebody at the helm who knows what they're doing.

We deeply want to be led by people who know what they're doing and who don't have to think about it too much.

I would rather say whoa to a leader than gittie up.

The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability. And that has a lot to do with trust.

Rules without relationship leads to rebellion.

I don't know a lot about politics but I have great trust in him as leader.

Let not the world see fear and sad distrust govern the motion of a kingly eye.

Take the place and attitude to which you see your unquestionable right, and all men acquiesce.

She [Hillary Clinton] exudes leadership, confidence and - importantly - empathy, compassion, and understanding.

To get the best out of your men, they must feel that you are their real leader and must know that they can depend upon you.

You can't lead your troops if your troops do not trust you.

Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It’s like building trust. You don’t instantly have trust, it has to be earned.

Now there are times when I have to make big decisions as I'm now running a company and that it's OK to go with being respected first.

Throughout the season, I look into my players eyes to gauge feelings, confidence levels, and to establish instant trust.

When people are feeling insecure, they'd rather have someone who is strong and wrong rather than somebody who is weak and right.

Leaders must display their humanness. Those under their authority must be empowered & have the courage to engage in honest dialogue.