Kerry Stokes Quotes

Sometimes one has to say difficult things, but one ought to say them as simply as one knows how.

You can't say you want things to be simple and then in the next breath ask me to be honest.

If you can't be direct, why be?

I am very straight-forward and direct. If I disagree with something, I say something about it.

Anyone working at HootSuite will tell you that I don't sugarcoat my opinions. I heavily encourage feedback and suggestions - partly because I'm blunt about offering the same in return.

In saying what is obvious, never choose cunning. Yelling works better.

It's so much easier to tell people what they want to hear instead of what they need to hear.

Say what you say plainly, and then take responsibility for it

In my own personal career, I have felt almost the most difficult thing to deal with is someone who doesn't tell you what they are thinking.

Being reasonably direct about what you're doing, being comfortable, is the best way to do things.

Companies make a big point of how their culture is all about 'bad news first,' but when it comes to people, they are suddenly scared to communicate bad news out of some mistaken feeling of politeness or political correctness.

We could have done things in a more transparent manner and explained better.

Having discussions over the years is normal, as I am someone who is very direct and always speaks the truth.

Everybody's so scared to be honest with one another. If you didn't like the way I handled myself in practice, one of the players, come up to me. Somebody say something - anybody. I'm not gonna take it as offense; it's not personal.

I think there is a misconception that being open and honest and saying what it is you want is something we should be embarrassed about. But that's just not me. I am a very honest person. I always tell somebody what I am looking for, and I don't want people to waste my time, basically.

I want to be transparent, so I don't leave room for too much thinking.

I like being straightforward. We can deal with anything as long as it's on the table.

Make your "yes" mean yes, and your "no" mean no.

Don't be mysterious; there isn't the time.

Those who don't say what they mean will live and die by their own sword.

Some people don't realize that a straight 'No' can be the kindest answer in the world.

The risk of insult is the price of clarity. To be clearly understood one must speak the simple, essential truth as plainly as he is able.

I usually say what I really think. A great mistake nowadays. It makes one so liable to be misunderstood.

The risk of insult is the price of clarity.

You've got to say what you mean and mean what you say...Doubt in your voice is an open door people will shove right through.