John Fusco Quotes

Leaders understand the ultimate power of relationships.

I always find that the best collaborations are when you work with people that know what they're doing, and you leave them alone to do it.

It's an important thing to have a relationship with the director, and have it be a positive one.

I think there are shows that are long-running and successful, where some or all of the cast members hate each other, but I think it's a lot easier to have an environment where everyone feels secure and supported to do the best work possible.

In any team sport, the best teams have consistency and chemistry.

It's very important to have a good relationship with the crew and cast because you want to get the best out of them. They'll work really hard for you if they like you.

The coin of the realm of leadership is trust and confidence.

Baseball is all about relationships, and in some ways, what know you and who knows you.

Just because you're the coach, you don't automatically have the authority. You have to work the people. You have to gain the trust of the people.

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

I think it's important to remember that you go into something like marriage knowing that you don't know very much about it at all. But I do look at the marriage of my mother and stepdad, and what makes it work for them is that it's a team effort.

Honestly, being in a band with two guys has prepared me so much for when it's time for me to get married!

Most management systems have to do with establishing trust and getting people to cooperate. They're not really about expertise or science.

It's nice, because after you've worked with various directors and producers enough times, they start to know your voice and what you're capable of.

That's how you get a performance - they put trust in you.

I need a close contact to the client, whoever it is, and a commitment of the client to go out and do a process together. I want to do the best for him. I need his respect and his patience. I want to work with a sophisticated person who's interested in a good building and not in my name.

I believe that working with good people matters because then the work environment is good. If there is a sense of respect and belief among the people you work with, that is when good work is done.

If the world ran the way a crew runs a set, we'd have a better, more progressive world.

The relationship between a client must be 'we.'

All good leaders are connectors. They relate well and make people feel confident about themselves and their leader.

We've been working with the very best in the business. The studio really just let us alone to make the films.

The best way to persuade people is with your ears - by listening to them.

I believe you can work with anybody.

I've always just tried to treat people with respect, build relationships with players and coaches... build a trust.

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.