George Lucas Quotes

In peace, as there is more time to spare, the leaders are expected to persuade the rank and file, instead of commanding them.

It's not everybody that can handle firing Denzel Washington or coming to blows and saying, 'This is what's happening because I said so.' Usually, it's the reverse.

I mean, if you're being directed very precisely by somebody who has admiration and who's really smart, it's great. If you're being told what to do by a nincompoop - and luckily that hasn't happened very often - it can be very frustrating.

If you don't understand that you work for your mislabeled 'subordinates', then you know nothing of leadership. You know only tyranny.

When you're working on a creative thing, everyone has an idea, and they're pushing it. The first time you work with anybody, you have to get comfortable with the way another person pushes hard for what they want.

Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with ultimatums and authority all the time, then you're not going to get anywhere.

I worked with a group of people who argued day and night - professors, officials, the Minister of Finance - but there were decisions that I had to make.

It's all about who's where on the food chain. When I'm the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I'm working for another editor, I'm obliged to follow their vision.

Screw the cabinet and the rest of those. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve made the speech now and let the rest of them – if they like it, fine. But no more suckin’ around. From now on they come to me. I’m sick of the whole bunch.

I've learned that when I'm directing, I hate when people are always questioning everything and trying to give me directions.

Each director maintains a different personality. Either you get along, or you don't.

I think any director is intimidating.

Sometimes, a player and a coach can have a different opinion. In the end, the best interest of the end, the best interest of the club has to be kept in mind.

There's always been conflict, inherent conflict between players and coaches.

You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.

I'd love to collaborate with a writer, but I'm such a control freak, it might be difficult.

We have a good time and try not to kill each other.

My dad would always tell me, 'When you meet a man, look him in his eye and shake his hand,' and that's just something I've been doing for a long time.

I'm a believer in trusting the director.

To supervise people, you must either surpass them in their accomplishments or despise them.

If thou art a master, be sometimes blind; if a servant, sometimes deaf.

The first time I had a secretary, I was sheepish about being demanding or even asking questions.

I don't wilt easily, and a director can't either. He's the captain of the ship and he's got to be in total control. He also has to have respect for the people he's working for. From being an actor and being on a set my whole life, I'm very comfortable there. And I'm not afraid.

Leaders understand the ultimate power of relationships.

I have so much respect for directors. It's a tremendous amount of pressure; you have to keep steadfast and keep what you know is right.