Shervin Pishevar Quotes

I've always surrounded myself with talented people, both in film and in business.

My mum always told me 95 per cent of success was partnering well.

First, make yourself a reputation for being a creative genius. Second, surround yourself with partners who are better than you are. Third, leave them to go get on with it.

I really trust Susan Stroman. I really think she knows what she's doing. I really trust Andrew Lippa and John August. I think they have proven themselves over and over again and know what to do, and they have the big picture in mind.

It never bothered me when people would say, 'You only win championships because you're playing with Shaq.' It bothered me when he said it.

The greatest luck that I've had has been the ability to find men and women who came into my administration who worked with me and brought extraordinary talents that we were able to take full advantage of.

Working with great people makes you great; you learn a lot and it also gives you the experience and confidence to move on with your own career.

Both Neil and I had done solo projects where we were the boss and I just thought that if he was willing to get into it, it would really be a good experience for him.

You can't build any kind of organization if you're not going to surround yourself with people who have experience and skill base beyond your own.

During the course of my football and business careers, I have had the great honor of meeting and associating with many outstanding leaders.

I offer my expertise and experience for hire in order to help a group of people reach the summit.

Turf battles won't win this war. Teamwork will.

Regarding managing people, I am lucky to be surrounded by good, smart friends, some of whom own their own companies or have worked in ones and can lend experience.

I always run inclusive and successful organisations.

Successful ventures in business or philanthropy are built around great teams who can help us overcome tremendous challenges - and have the right experiences and relationships to do so.

I suppose there are many, but I cannot imagine ever having a more perfect collaboration than that which Penn-san and I shared. It was based upon mutual trust, respect, and a desire to have our own work pushed to new places. And it always resulted in delight.

I've always respected Coach Frank. I kind of publicly recruited him because I really need him and want him. I'm kind of the college recruiter now because he brings a lot to the table. He's had success here and understands the good and the bad, so I'm recruiting him to join my staff.

Andrew Strauss captained me through my purple patch.

I've worked alongside some very good directors and some not so good.

I'm proud that I've been able to attract an incredible team to work with me.

I can learn very much from Ferrari because they have so much experience, and I will want to work with them to achieve the maximum I can.

I've got the best coaches in the world. I've got confidence in them, and they've got confidence in me.

Sometimes there aren't enough hours, but I have a really strong team, and I surround myself with good people, and they help me out a lot. I wouldn't be here without them.

When I was a rookie people would always ask, 'What are you going to bring to the team?' Now I don't get asked that question anymore. People know.

I've been fortunate enough to really work with amazing people and have incredible people lead me along the way.