Rocky Johnson Quotes

We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.

I've learned from my dealings with Johnny Carson that no matter what kind of friendship you think you have with people you're working with, when the chips are down, it's all about business.

I can only say that I have good personal relations with all secretaries of state with whom I have a chance to work.

The French monarchist and I shook hands, knowing that each of us would gladly have hung the other. But at the moment, our interests coincided.

We need a lot more respect in this country for compromise…. There is in compromise a lot of integrity, especially political integrity.

Professional people build relationships by doing the work together.

Legislating is a very human experience in which trust and mutual respect play critical roles.

What I've learned - after working for, I guess, some time now - is when you're approaching a relationship like that, like, any working relationship, it's good to be open. To know that someone might have a different way of doing things and listen to them. And hopefully, you come to a common understanding.

I've never thought it was a good idea to act back-to-back.

I meet with people all day long.

I'm willing to sit down with anybody and have constructive criticism.

Yes, negotiating is about money and the bottom line, but a lot of times, it's much more emotional and complex than that. Realizing that the economic outcome may not be the other party's top priority gives you more chips to play with and will enable you to achieve better results than you may have anticipated.

I don't know how people do this job collaboratively if they don't really get along. You're spending all day every day for months and years on end with somebody.

I've had deals over the years where I just haven't had good chemistry with the person across the table from me, so I've said to one of my brothers, 'You know what, you will be more effective than I will.' And that takes a level of confidence.

If you're making enemies along the way, you're going to limit the ability for yourself to be successful in advancing your causes.

Heck, nobody gets along perfectly. But what we have is respect for one another. We have a system where one guy can veto anything.

Especially when you're working so closely with people and you have to develop intense relationships, it's great when you have a relationship and a rapport with them.

I've got my own mind, and I'll talk about it, but I'm willing to listen. I'm very balanced like that. If you don't want a guy who's balanced, who wants to win, and can bring people together well... I don't know.

People ask, 'How do you work with the other side?' Well, I start by not saying bad things about them.

Don't try to convince your partner you are right. Instead of trying to win arguments, try to have a winning relationship!

I can't say 'OK, let's begin to exchange and see where it goes.' We want to give a fight and give people a good show, but you have to play on a safety zone.

President Obama believes getting along is more valuable than standing firm for U.S. interests.

You tend to relate to the other person better if you understand their professional needs.

For entrepreneurs, choosing your co-founders is like a professional marriage. You're going to go through tough times, and you need to remember that ideas can change, but business partners can't.

The story of the merchant is told by the marketer. They need each other, and if they get along, it's peanut butter and jelly. If they don't, it's oil and water.