Patrick Lencioni Quotes

If men can learn to be less defensive, more open to others, and more accepting of accountability, they will adapt well to the new global economy.

If the players don't trust the coach, it is a problem, and vice versa.

I've just got to let my teammates know in practice, without even telling them, that I don't think I'm ahead of anybody.

What I know about me is that, in order to lead, you also have to know how to follow.

I need to build my team around my weaknesses.

What's amazing is that so many leaders who value teamwork will tolerate people who aren't humble. They reluctantly hire self-centred people and then justify it because those people have desired skills.

As you develop relationships in your team you have to learn how your teammates react to being yelled at or how to put your arm around them and show them how to do things. You have to build those relationships up and understand who that person is and how they respond and choose your way to lead them to hopefully help everyone out.

We don't need a psychologist with the Dutch team; we are grown-up men. The ones who have a problem with other players or the manager should tell them face-to-face. That is the only psychology we need.

Good teams are built on good values.

Chemistry's a word that people who make hires and decisions say, 'Hey, you guys go out and work on your chemistry!'

I'm not the most open player; I'm not the biggest clown. I just like going into the dressing room easy.

Our team at Duolingo is really cohesive, but this did not just happen. I made a concerted effort to hire people who are going to play nice.

Positive culture comes from being mindful, and respecting your coworkers, and being empathetic.

To be successful, you really have to put your ego in the background and try to be diplomatic to achieve what you want to achieve.

The important thing is to get the right players on the team so Mike can be successful.

I've always maintained - a captain is only as good as his team. It is not about my leadership, it is not about me.

I've played sports pretty much my whole life, and that teaches you how to work with anyone, whether you like that person or you don't, and whether you get along with them or you don't. The circumstances don't matter. Team work is part of life.

I believe the director's primary role is to create an atmosphere where his company can be created.

I've learned several lessons over the years. First, never take yourself too seriously, or work is boring. Next, people make the difference. You can have great technology, but if it's not complemented by great people, it won't go anywhere. Finally, customers buy from people they like.

During this period at the Department of Education, my working relationship with Judge Thomas was positive.

I think it really makes a difference when you know the people that you're working with, when you develop a relationship.

You have to get along with people, but you also have to recognize that the strength of a team is different people with different perspectives and different personalities.

The one thing that I know is that you win with good people.

Historically, NBCUniversal had brilliant people, but some of them didn't do a very good job of working together.

The ABC's are attitude, behavior and communication skills.